December weather forecast
Westernport, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Westernport, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.1°F (4.5°C) and min 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

December reveals a small adjustment in temperature, transitioning from an average high of a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature in Westernport dips to a steady average of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In Westernport, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Westernport, Maryland, in December, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Westernport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184.1 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Westernport, during December, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.5 snowfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, in Westernport, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Westernport is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature during December is 40.1°F (4.5°C) and the low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Westernport, during December, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Westernport have in December?

In Westernport, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Westernport, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Westernport, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Westernport, MD

Average pressure in December - Westernport, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Westernport, MD

Average wind speed in December - Westernport, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Westernport, MD

Average humidity in December - Westernport, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Westernport, MD

Average rainfall in December - Westernport, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

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

Average rainfall days in December
Westernport, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Westernport, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Westernport, MD

Average snowfall in December - Westernport, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Westernport, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Westernport, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westernport, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Westernport, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Westernport, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Westernport, MD

Average UV index in December - Westernport, MD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Westernport, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Westernport, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Westernport, MD

Average visibility in December - Westernport, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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