December weather forecast
Sherwood Forest, MD

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 34.7°F (1.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Sherwood Forest, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Sherwood Forest, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sherwood Forest, Maryland, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sherwood Forest, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Sherwood Forest, during the entire year, snow falls for 14 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Sherwood Forest is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Sherwood Forest, 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Sherwood Forest, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Sherwood Forest, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in Sherwood Forest in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sherwood Forest, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sherwood Forest have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sherwood Forest have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration 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 Sherwood Forest, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average temperature in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average pressure in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average wind speed in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average humidity in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
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Average rainfall in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average snowfall in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average UV index in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average visibility in December - Sherwood Forest, 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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