December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Parkton, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C). December's nights observe an average temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Parkton, in December, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Parkton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.5 days and collects up to 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Parkton, Maryland. In Parkton, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Parkton, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.2 days and aggregates up to 10.59" (269mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Parkton, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Parkton are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Parkton in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Parkton in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) 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 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Parkton is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Parkton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Parkton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Parkton is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Parkton, MD

Average temperature in December - Parkton, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Parkton, 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
Parkton, MD

Average wind speed in December - Parkton, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Parkton, MD

Average humidity in December - Parkton, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Parkton, MD

Average rainfall in December - Parkton, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Parkton, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Parkton, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Parkton, MD

Average snowfall in December - Parkton, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Parkton, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Parkton, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Parkton, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Parkton, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Parkton, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Parkton, MD

Average UV index in December - Parkton, MD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Parkton, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Parkton, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Parkton, MD

Average visibility in December - Parkton, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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