December weather forecast
Mays Chapel, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mays Chapel, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.9°F (6.6°C) and min 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). The temperature dips to an average of 33.1°F (0.6°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Mays Chapel, Maryland, is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 101.9 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Mays Chapel, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Mays Chapel, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.1 days and aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Mays Chapel, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Mays Chapel, is 43.9°F (6.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mays Chapel, during December, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Mays Chapel, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Mays Chapel, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Mays Chapel, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Mays Chapel?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Mays Chapel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mays Chapel, MD

Average temperature in December - Mays Chapel, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Mays Chapel, MD

Average pressure in December - Mays Chapel, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mays Chapel, MD

Average wind speed in December - Mays Chapel, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Mays Chapel, MD

Average humidity in December - Mays Chapel, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Mays Chapel, MD

Average rainfall in December - Mays Chapel, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Mays Chapel, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Mays Chapel, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mays Chapel, MD

Average snowfall in December - Mays Chapel, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mays Chapel, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Mays Chapel, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mays Chapel, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mays Chapel, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mays Chapel, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Mays Chapel, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Mays Chapel, MD

Average UV index in December - Mays Chapel, MD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Mays Chapel, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Mays Chapel, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Mays Chapel, MD

Average visibility in December - Mays Chapel, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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