December weather forecast
Wardour, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wardour, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46°F (7.8°C) and an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Wardour sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Wardour, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Wardour, there are 120.4 rainfall days, and 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Wardour, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wardour, 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 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Wardour, Maryland, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February 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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Wardour, is 46°F (7.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Wardour, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Wardour, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wardour?

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

How many hours of daylight does Wardour have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, 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 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wardour have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Wardour, 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
Wardour, MD

Average pressure in December - Wardour, 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
Wardour, MD

Average wind speed in December - Wardour, 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
Wardour, MD

Average humidity in December - Wardour, 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
Wardour, MD

Average rainfall in December - Wardour, 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
Wardour, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Wardour, 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
Wardour, MD

Average snowfall in December - Wardour, 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
Wardour, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Wardour, 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
Wardour, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wardour, 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
Wardour, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Wardour, 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
Wardour, MD

Average UV index in December - Wardour, 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
Wardour, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Wardour, 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
Wardour, MD

Average visibility in December - Wardour, 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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