December weather forecast
Monkton, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Monkton, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). An average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) is recorded during the nights in December in Monkton.

Humidity

In Monkton, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Monkton, in December, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Monkton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, in Monkton, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Monkton, the average high-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Monkton, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Monkton, Maryland, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 December, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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 Monkton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Monkton, MD

Average temperature in December - Monkton, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Monkton, MD

Average pressure in December - Monkton, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Monkton, MD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Monkton, MD

Average humidity in December - Monkton, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Monkton, MD

Average rainfall in December - Monkton, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Monkton, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Monkton, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Monkton, MD

Average snowfall in December - Monkton, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Monkton, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Monkton, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Monkton, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Monkton, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Monkton, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Monkton, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Monkton, MD

Average UV index in December - Monkton, 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
Monkton, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Monkton, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Monkton, MD

Average visibility in December - Monkton, 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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