Shady Side Weather in December

What's the weather like in Shady Side (Maryland) in December 2025?

The climate in Shady Side during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Shady Side and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

Shady Side weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.9°C 46.1°F
Nightly temperature -2.1°C 28.3°F
Average temperature 2.9°C 37.2°F
Daily sunshine 5.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 88 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 6.5°C 43.6°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average December is the 6th driest month of the year in Shady Side with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Shady Side

Shady Side average temperature in December

December rainfall

Shady Side average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Shady Side average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Shady Side in December 2025.

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Shady Side weather stats

Shady Side weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.2°C 86.4°F
Driest month: February 75mm 3ins
Sunniest month: July 9.9hrs
Coldest month: January 5.1°C 41.2°F
Wettest month: August 109mm 4.3ins
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