Maryland weather in December
Planning a journey to Maryland this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Maryland in December?
Maryland is a region in the United States of America. December in Maryland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December falls during the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in McHenry to 12°C in Pocomoke City. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Pocomoke City and -4°C in McHenry.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Hancock with an average of 96 mm to high snow/rainfall in McHenry with 134 mm.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Maryland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Maryland's yearly weather, check out our Maryland climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Maryland?
Ocean City
In December Ocean City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Baltimore
In December Baltimore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Annapolis
In December Annapolis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Frederick
In December Frederick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Linthicum
In December Linthicum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Maryland, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Maryland?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Maryland with often poor weather in Ocean City.
Generally speaking, May and July provide perfect weather in Ocean City. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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