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Frederick weather in December (Maryland, United States of America)

What is the weather forecast for Frederick in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In December, Frederick tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -1°C.

Precipitation

Frederick in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Expect around 11 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 130 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Frederick. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Frederick climate page with graphs.

 

Frederick, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 130 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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