Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 36.5°F (2.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Mechanicsville, Maryland, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mechanicsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.1 days and collects up to 33.07" (840mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 10.6 snowfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Mechanicsville are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Mechanicsville, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).
Average pressure in December
Mechanicsville, MD
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Mechanicsville, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Mechanicsville, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Mechanicsville, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Mechanicsville, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mechanicsville, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Mechanicsville, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mechanicsville, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mechanicsville, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Mechanicsville, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Mechanicsville, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Mechanicsville, 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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