December weather forecast
Fruitland, MD

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Weather in December

Weather in December in Fruitland celebrates the onset of winter. This time of year is significantly colder than the relatively mild November, and January does bring more freezing spells. During the month, Fruitland experiences the highest snowfall after January, hitting 0.59" (15mm). Although the daylight hours are few, the snowy landscape and Christmas festivities add a magical touch to the city. The weather is indeed perfect for enjoying a warm indoor holiday season.

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C) to a chilly 48.2°F (9°C). Fruitland records a mean low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Fruitland is 78%.

Rainfall

In Fruitland, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fruitland, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, in Fruitland, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.2 snowfall days, and 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fruitland, Maryland.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Fruitland is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fruitland are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Fruitland?

In Fruitland, in December, the average high-temperature is 48.2°F (9°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fruitland?

The average relative humidity in December in Fruitland, Maryland, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fruitland?

In Fruitland, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Fruitland in December?

In December, in Fruitland, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fruitland?

The month with the shortest days in Fruitland, Maryland, is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fruitland have in December?

The average day length in December in Fruitland, Maryland, is 9h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fruitland?

On the first day of December in Fruitland, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fruitland?

In Fruitland, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Fruitland?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Fruitland is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fruitland, MD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fruitland, MD

Average pressure in December - Fruitland, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fruitland, MD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fruitland, MD

Average humidity in December - Fruitland, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fruitland, MD

Average rainfall in December - Fruitland, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fruitland, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Fruitland, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fruitland, MD

Average snowfall in December - Fruitland, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
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
Fruitland, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Fruitland, 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 May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fruitland, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fruitland, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Fruitland, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fruitland, MD

Average UV index in December - Fruitland, 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
Fruitland, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Fruitland, 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 28).

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Average visibility in December
Fruitland, MD

Average visibility in December - Fruitland, 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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