December weather forecast
Sylvan Shores, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Sylvan Shores, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). In Sylvan Shores, an average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Sylvan Shores, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sylvan Shores, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sylvan Shores, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.3 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sylvan Shores is 5.2h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature in Sylvan Shores, Maryland, during December is 46°F (7.8°C) and the low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sylvan Shores, Maryland, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) 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 Sylvan Shores, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sylvan Shores is 5.2h.

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 intensity in December?

In Sylvan Shores, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sylvan Shores, MD

Average temperature in December - Sylvan Shores, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Sylvan Shores, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Sylvan Shores, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Sylvan Shores, MD

Average humidity in December - Sylvan Shores, 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 - Sylvan Shores, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Sylvan Shores, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Sylvan Shores, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sylvan Shores, MD

Average snowfall in December - Sylvan Shores, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Sylvan Shores, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sylvan Shores, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sylvan Shores, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Sylvan Shores, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Sylvan Shores, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Sylvan Shores, 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
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Average visibility in December - Sylvan Shores, 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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