December weather forecast
Snowden, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Snowden, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). The average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) is witnessed during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Snowden, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.5 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Snowden, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.3 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Snowden, 42.6°F (5.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.4°F (-0.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Snowden, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Snowden, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Snowden.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Snowden have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Snowden is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Snowden, MD

Average temperature in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Snowden, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Snowden, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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