Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With the arrival of December, Ocean City notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's refreshing 55.4°F (13°C) to a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C). December nights cool to an average low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C), a marginal decrease from its daytime equivalent.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In Ocean City, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 150.3 rainfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Ocean City, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.1 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Ocean City, in December, the average water temperature is 50.4°F (10.2°C).Note: While a brief time in 50.4°F (10.2°C) at 55.4°F (13°C) is already bracing, plunging below 50°F (10°C) can severely affect breathing and introduce a cold shock, relying on your physical state.
Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Ocean City, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of daylight does Ocean City have in December?
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When is the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in December
Ocean City, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 48.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 41.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Ocean City, MD
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ocean City, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 13.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Ocean City, MD
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Ocean City, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
Ocean City, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ocean City, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ocean City, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Ocean City, MD
- Average sea temperature in December: 50.3°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (41.9°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ocean City, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ocean City, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Ocean City, 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
Ocean City, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Ocean City, 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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