December weather forecast
Dames Quarter, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dames Quarter, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.2°F (9°C) and an average low of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). In Dames Quarter, the average nighttime temperature during December is a cold 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Dames Quarter, Maryland, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dames Quarter, there are 158.2 rainfall days, and 29.96" (761mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Dames Quarter, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Dames Quarter, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.7 days and aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Dames Quarter, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Dames Quarter.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Dames Quarter, Maryland, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Dames Quarter in December?

During December, Dames Quarter experiences an average high-temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) and a low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dames Quarter?

The average relative humidity in December in Dames Quarter, Maryland, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Dames Quarter in December?

In Dames Quarter, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Dames Quarter?

In December, in Dames Quarter, Maryland, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dames Quarter?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dames Quarter.

What is the average length of the day in December in Dames Quarter?

The average day length in December in Dames Quarter, Maryland, is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dames Quarter?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dames Quarter, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Dames Quarter?

The months with the least sunshine in Dames Quarter, Maryland, are February and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dames Quarter?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dames Quarter?

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 Dames Quarter?

In Dames Quarter, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dames Quarter, MD

Average temperature in December - Dames Quarter, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dames Quarter, MD

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

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Average wind speed in December
Dames Quarter, MD

Average wind speed in December - Dames Quarter, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dames Quarter, MD

Average humidity in December - Dames Quarter, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dames Quarter, MD

Average rainfall in December - Dames Quarter, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dames Quarter, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Dames Quarter, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dames Quarter, MD

Average snowfall in December - Dames Quarter, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dames Quarter, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Dames Quarter, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dames Quarter, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dames Quarter, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dames Quarter, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Dames Quarter, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dames Quarter, MD

Average UV index in December - Dames Quarter, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dames Quarter, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Dames Quarter, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Dames Quarter, MD

Average visibility in December - Dames Quarter, 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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