December weather forecast
Miners Ridge, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Miners Ridge, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). Throughout the month of December, Miners Ridge witnesses an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Miners Ridge, in December, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Miners Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.3 days and collects up to 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 16 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Miners Ridge, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Miners Ridge is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Miners Ridge, Maryland. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Miners Ridge, in December, the average high-temperature is 43.2°F (6.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Miners Ridge, Maryland, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Miners Ridge, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Miners Ridge, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Miners Ridge?

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Miners Ridge have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Miners Ridge, Maryland, is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average temperature in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average pressure in December - Miners Ridge, 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
Miners Ridge, MD

Average wind speed in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average humidity in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average rainfall in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average snowfall in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 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
Miners Ridge, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Miners Ridge, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average UV index in December - Miners Ridge, 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
Miners Ridge, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average visibility in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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