December weather forecast
Ocean Pines, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Ocean Pines, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 48.4°F (9.1°C) and min 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C) to a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C). Ocean Pines's average low-temperature during December nights is observed to be a cold 39.2°F (4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Ocean Pines is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ocean Pines, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ocean Pines, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.3 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ocean Pines, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Ocean Pines, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.6 days and aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) 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 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 Pines, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Ocean Pines?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 39.2°F (4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ocean Pines, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ocean Pines, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Ocean Pines have in December?

In Ocean Pines, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ocean Pines is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February 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 Ocean Pines, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average temperature in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average pressure in December - Ocean Pines, 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 Pines, MD

Average wind speed in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average humidity in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average rainfall in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average snowfall in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 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
Ocean Pines, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ocean Pines, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average UV index in December - Ocean Pines, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Ocean Pines, 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 25).

Average visibility in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average visibility in December - Ocean Pines, 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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