December weather forecast
Bristol, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Bristol, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.4°F (8°C) and an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). During the nights in December, the temperature averages to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Bristol, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127.2 rainfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bristol are January through March, November and December. In Bristol, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bristol, there are 8 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) 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 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Bristol, Maryland, are February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Bristol?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 46.4°F (8°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bristol?

In Bristol, Maryland, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in Bristol in December?

In Bristol, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Bristol?

In Bristol, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bristol?

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 in Bristol?

In Bristol, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Bristol?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Bristol?

The months with the least sunshine in Bristol, Maryland, are February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Bristol have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Bristol is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Bristol?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Bristol?

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

Average temperature in December - Bristol, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°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 (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°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 (30°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bristol, MD

Average pressure in December - Bristol, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Bristol, MD

Average wind speed in December - Bristol, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Bristol, MD

Average humidity in December - Bristol, 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 and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bristol, MD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bristol, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Bristol, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bristol, MD

Average snowfall in December - Bristol, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
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
Bristol, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Bristol, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 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
Bristol, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bristol, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bristol, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Bristol, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bristol, MD

Average UV index in December - Bristol, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Bristol, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Bristol, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Bristol, MD

Average visibility in December - Bristol, 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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