December weather forecast
Nottingham, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Nottingham, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

In Nottingham, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Nottingham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.4 days and collects up to 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Nottingham are January through April, November and December. In Nottingham, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Nottingham, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.2 days and aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Nottingham, Maryland, is 5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Nottingham in December?

In Nottingham, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) 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 Nottingham, the average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What are the months 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Nottingham, MD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Nottingham, MD

Average pressure in December - Nottingham, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Nottingham, MD

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Nottingham, MD

Average humidity in December - Nottingham, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Nottingham, MD

Average rainfall in December - Nottingham, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Nottingham, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Nottingham, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nottingham, MD

Average snowfall in December - Nottingham, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nottingham, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Nottingham, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Nottingham, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nottingham, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nottingham, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Nottingham, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Nottingham, MD

Average UV index in December - Nottingham, 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
Nottingham, MD

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and May (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Nottingham, MD

Average visibility in December - Nottingham, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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