December weather forecast
Silver Sands, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Silver Sands, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout December, Silver Sands anticipates an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Silver Sands, 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 Silver Sands, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Silver Sands, during the entire year, snow falls for 14 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

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 7:07 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Silver Sands, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Silver Sands, is 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 34.7°F (1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Silver Sands?

In Silver Sands, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain 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 Silver Sands, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December in Silver Sands?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Silver Sands have in December?

In Silver Sands, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the month 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 intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Silver Sands, MD

Average temperature in December - Silver Sands, 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
Silver Sands, MD

Average pressure in December - Silver Sands, 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
Silver Sands, MD

Average wind speed in December - Silver Sands, 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
Silver Sands, MD

Average humidity in December - Silver Sands, 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
Silver Sands, MD

Average rainfall in December - Silver Sands, 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
Silver Sands, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Silver Sands, 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
Silver Sands, MD

Average snowfall in December - Silver Sands, 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
Silver Sands, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Silver Sands, 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
Silver Sands, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Silver Sands, 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
Silver Sands, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Silver Sands, 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
Silver Sands, MD

Average UV index in December - Silver Sands, 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
Silver Sands, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Silver Sands, 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
Silver Sands, MD

Average visibility in December - Silver Sands, 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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