December weather forecast
Nutcracker Point, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Nutcracker Point, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) is observed.

Humidity

In Nutcracker Point, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Nutcracker Point, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.2 rainfall days, and 33.27" (845mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Nutcracker Point, in December, during 1.6 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Nutcracker Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.8 days and aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.2h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Nutcracker Point, Maryland, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Nutcracker Point, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Nutcracker Point have in December?

In Nutcracker Point, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Nutcracker Point, MD

Average temperature in December - Nutcracker Point, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°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 (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Nutcracker Point, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Nutcracker Point, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Nutcracker Point, MD

Average humidity in December - Nutcracker Point, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Nutcracker Point, MD

Average rainfall in December - Nutcracker Point, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Nutcracker Point, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nutcracker Point, MD

Average snowfall in December - Nutcracker Point, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Nutcracker Point, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.2 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
Nutcracker Point, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nutcracker Point, 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 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nutcracker Point, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Nutcracker Point, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Nutcracker Point, MD

Average UV index in December - Nutcracker Point, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Nutcracker Point, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Nutcracker Point, 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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