December weather forecast
Tuscarora, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Tuscarora, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

December's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Tuscarora experiences a mean temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) during December nights.

Humidity

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Tuscarora, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Tuscarora, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.4 days and collects up to 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated. In Tuscarora, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.7 days and aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Tuscarora, the average high-temperature is 44.2°F (6.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Tuscarora, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Tuscarora, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Tuscarora, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Tuscarora, MD

Average temperature in December - Tuscarora, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Tuscarora, MD

Average pressure in December - Tuscarora, 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
Tuscarora, MD

Average wind speed in December - Tuscarora, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Tuscarora, MD

Average humidity in December - Tuscarora, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Tuscarora, MD

Average rainfall in December - Tuscarora, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Tuscarora, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Tuscarora, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tuscarora, MD

Average snowfall in December - Tuscarora, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tuscarora, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Tuscarora, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tuscarora, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tuscarora, 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 months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tuscarora, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Tuscarora, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Tuscarora, MD

Average UV index in December - Tuscarora, 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
Tuscarora, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Tuscarora, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Tuscarora, MD

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

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

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