December weather forecast
O'Donnell, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in O'Donnell, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) from November's cool 52.9°F (11.6°C). Throughout the month of December, O'Donnell sees a steady low-temperature average of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.1 rainfall days, and 29.02" (737mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In O'Donnell, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.7 snowfall days, and 8.86" (225mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in O'Donnell, is 44.4°F (6.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 33.1°F (0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In O'Donnell, Maryland, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 O'Donnell, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does O'Donnell have in December?

In O'Donnell, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
O'Donnell, MD

Average temperature in December - O
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
O'Donnell, MD

Average pressure in December - O
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
O'Donnell, MD

Average wind speed in December - O
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
O'Donnell, MD

Average humidity in December - O
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
O'Donnell, MD

Average rainfall in December - O
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - O
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - O
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - O
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
O'Donnell, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - O
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
O'Donnell, MD

Average sunshine days in December - O
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - O
  • 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
O'Donnell, MD

Average cloud cover in December - O
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
O'Donnell, MD

Average visibility in December - O
  • 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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