December weather forecast
Pittsville, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Pittsville, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C) in November to a chilly 48.2°F (9°C). During December, Pittsville experiences an average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Pittsville, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.1 rainfall days, and 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.2 snowfall days, and 4.06" (103mm) 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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, in Pittsville, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Pittsville, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Pittsville in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) and a low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Pittsville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Pittsville?

In Pittsville, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Pittsville, during December, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) 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 Pittsville have in December?

In Pittsville, 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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pittsville have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Pittsville is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pittsville, MD

Average temperature in December - Pittsville, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Pittsville, MD

Average pressure in December - Pittsville, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Pittsville, MD

Average wind speed in December - Pittsville, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Pittsville, MD

Average humidity in December - Pittsville, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Pittsville, MD

Average rainfall in December - Pittsville, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Pittsville, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Pittsville, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pittsville, MD

Average snowfall in December - Pittsville, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pittsville, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Pittsville, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 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
Pittsville, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pittsville, 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: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pittsville, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Pittsville, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Pittsville, MD

Average UV index in December - Pittsville, 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
Pittsville, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Pittsville, 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 28).

Average visibility in December
Pittsville, MD

Average visibility in December - Pittsville, 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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