December weather forecast
Shipleys Choice, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shipleys Choice, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.7°F (1.5°C) and max 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) is observed.

Humidity

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 Shipleys Choice, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Shipleys Choice, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. 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 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary 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. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature during December is 45.5°F (7.5°C) and the low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

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

How many days does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Shipleys Choice?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Shipleys Choice, Maryland, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shipleys Choice have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Shipleys Choice, 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
Shipleys Choice, MD

Average pressure in December - Shipleys Choice, 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
Shipleys Choice, MD

Average wind speed in December - Shipleys Choice, 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
Shipleys Choice, MD

Average humidity in December - Shipleys Choice, 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
Shipleys Choice, MD

Average rainfall in December - Shipleys Choice, 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
Shipleys Choice, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Shipleys Choice, 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
Shipleys Choice, MD

Average snowfall in December - Shipleys Choice, 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
Shipleys Choice, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Shipleys Choice, 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
Shipleys Choice, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shipleys Choice, 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
Shipleys Choice, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Shipleys Choice, 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
Shipleys Choice, MD

Average UV index in December - Shipleys Choice, 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
Shipleys Choice, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Shipleys Choice, 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
Shipleys Choice, MD

Average visibility in December - Shipleys Choice, 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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