December weather forecast
Nanticoke, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Nanticoke, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C) to a chilly 48.2°F (9°C). Nanticoke registers a consistent average low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Nanticoke, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.2 rainfall days, and 29.96" (761mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Nanticoke, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.7 snowfall days, and 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) and a low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 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 December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Nanticoke, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Nanticoke.

How many hours of sunshine does Nanticoke have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Nanticoke is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Nanticoke, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Nanticoke, MD

Average pressure in December - Nanticoke, 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
Nanticoke, MD

Average wind speed in December - Nanticoke, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Nanticoke, MD

Average humidity in December - Nanticoke, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Nanticoke, MD

Average rainfall in December - Nanticoke, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Nanticoke, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Nanticoke, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nanticoke, MD

Average snowfall in December - Nanticoke, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Nanticoke, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Nanticoke, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 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
Nanticoke, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nanticoke, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nanticoke, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Nanticoke, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Nanticoke, MD

Average UV index in December - Nanticoke, 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
Nanticoke, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Nanticoke, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Nanticoke, MD

Average visibility in December - Nanticoke, 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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