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Maryland Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Maryland, the United States of America in December.

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Are you planning a trip a to Maryland, the United States of America in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Maryland in December

Maryland, the United States of America 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.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in McHenry to 12°C (54°F) in Pocomoke City. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Pocomoke City and -4°C (25°F) in McHenry.

To explore the conditions in Maryland, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Hancock with an average of 96 mm (3.8 in) to high snow/rainfall in McHenry with 134 mm (5.3 in).

Explore Maryland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Maryland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ocean City)

January7°C (45°F) February7°C (45°F) March12°C (54°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October21°C (70°F) November14°C (57°F) December11°C (52°F)
Best Time to Visit Maryland →

Best Places to Visit in Maryland in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Maryland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Maryland

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Maryland, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Maryland (December)

Precipitation variation in Maryland (December)

Ocean City

In December Ocean City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Ocean City →

Baltimore

In December Baltimore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
130 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Baltimore →

Annapolis

In December Annapolis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
130 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Annapolis →

Frederick

In December Frederick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
130 hours
144 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Frederick →

Linthicum

In December Linthicum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
130 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Linthicum →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Maryland, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Maryland in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ocean City 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Baltimore 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Annapolis 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Frederick 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Linthicum 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Hagerstown 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)

Maryland weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Maryland, the United States of America in December?

Expect poor weather across Maryland, the United States of America in December. The popular destination of Ocean City averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Maryland, the United States of America in December?

Daytime temperatures in Ocean City peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in December, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Maryland, the United States of America get a lot of rain in December?

Ocean City typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 106 mm (4.2 in) on average across Maryland, the United States of America.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Maryland, the United States of America?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Maryland, the United States of America 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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