December weather forecast
Somerset, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Somerset, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Somerset experiences an average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month in Somerset.

Rainfall

In Somerset, in December, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Somerset, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.3 days and collects up to 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Somerset are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Somerset, there are 13.7 snowfall days, and 8.39" (213mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Somerset. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Somerset?

During December, Somerset experiences an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and a low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in Somerset?

The most humid month in Somerset, Maryland, is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Somerset?

The average relative humidity in December in Somerset, Maryland, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Somerset?

In December, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Somerset in December?

In Somerset, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Somerset?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Somerset?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Somerset?

On the first day of December in Somerset, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Somerset?

The months with the least sunshine in Somerset are January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Somerset have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Somerset, Maryland, is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Somerset?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Somerset, Maryland.

What is the UV index reading in December in Somerset?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Somerset, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Somerset, MD

Average temperature in December - Somerset, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

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Average pressure in December
Somerset, MD

Average pressure in December - Somerset, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Somerset, MD

Average wind speed in December - Somerset, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Somerset, MD

Average humidity in December - Somerset, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Somerset, MD

Average rainfall in December - Somerset, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Somerset, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Somerset, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Somerset, MD

Average snowfall in December - Somerset, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Somerset, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Somerset, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Somerset, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Somerset, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Somerset, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Somerset, MD

Average UV index in December - Somerset, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Somerset, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Somerset, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Somerset, MD

Average visibility in December - Somerset, 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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