December weather forecast
Wye Mills, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Wye Mills, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Wye Mills, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159 days and collects up to 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Wye Mills, in December, during 1.7 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wye Mills, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.4 days and aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Wye Mills, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Wye Mills, in December, the average high-temperature is 46.2°F (7.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Wye Mills, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Wye Mills, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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 7:04 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wye Mills have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Wye Mills, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Wye Mills, MD

Average pressure in December - Wye Mills, 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
Wye Mills, MD

Average wind speed in December - Wye Mills, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Wye Mills, MD

Average humidity in December - Wye Mills, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Wye Mills, MD

Average rainfall in December - Wye Mills, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Wye Mills, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Wye Mills, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wye Mills, MD

Average snowfall in December - Wye Mills, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wye Mills, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Wye Mills, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 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
Wye Mills, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wye Mills, 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wye Mills, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Wye Mills, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Wye Mills, MD

Average UV index in December - Wye Mills, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Wye Mills, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Wye Mills, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Wye Mills, MD

Average visibility in December - Wye Mills, 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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