December weather forecast
Showell, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Showell, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and an average low of 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C). Showell, during December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C).

Humidity

In Showell, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Showell, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Showell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.3 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Showell, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.6 snowfall days, and 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, in Showell, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Showell, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

During December, Showell experiences an average high-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and a low-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Showell, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Showell have in December?

In Showell, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February 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?

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

Average temperature in December - Showell, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Showell, MD

Average pressure in December - Showell, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Showell, MD

Average wind speed in December - Showell, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Showell, MD

Average humidity in December - Showell, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Showell, MD

Average rainfall in December - Showell, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Showell, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Showell, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Showell, MD

Average snowfall in December - Showell, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Showell, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Showell, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 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
Showell, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Showell, 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: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Showell, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Showell, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Showell, MD

Average UV index in December - Showell, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Showell, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Showell, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Showell, MD

Average visibility in December - Showell, 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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