December weather forecast
Orchard Beach, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Orchard Beach, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

In Orchard Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Orchard Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Orchard Beach, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Orchard Beach?

The high-temperature, in December, in Orchard Beach, is 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 34.7°F (1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Orchard Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Orchard Beach, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Orchard Beach have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Orchard Beach, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average pressure in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • 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
Orchard Beach, MD

Average wind speed in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average humidity in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average rainfall in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average snowfall in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Orchard Beach, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average UV index in December - Orchard Beach, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average visibility in December - Orchard Beach, 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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