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Baltimore in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Baltimore in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Baltimore in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Baltimore in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +46°F and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 10 rainy days with an average precipitation of 90 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
0°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
90 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Baltimore has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Baltimore in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Baltimore for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +52°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +63°F during the day and a minimum of +27°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +50°F.

Is Baltimore warm or cold in December?

Baltimore is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +57°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +41°F to +34°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Baltimore, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Baltimore in December

Baltimore weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+57°F+46°F+43°F
Min. temperature
+21°F0°F-8°F
Max. temperature
+81°F+75°F+72°F
Rainfall
91 mm90 mm66 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
70%71%69%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1019 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
765
Cloudy days
111312
Rainy days
11107
Snowy days
036

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +57°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +46°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 91 mm to 90 mm. Humidity rises from 70% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in November to 6 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Baltimore in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Baltimore is gradually decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Baltimore based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 42%, leading to total precipitation of around 206 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 65 mm, which is considered heavy rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Baltimore wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 124 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 61 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Baltimore based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Baltimore.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Baltimore?

This is the weather in Baltimore in December 2023:
1 December
☀️
+47°F
2 December
☁️
+56°F
3 December
🌧️
+55°F
4 December
☁️
+55°F
5 December
☁️
+49°F
6 December
☁️
+45°F
7 December
☁️
+45°F
8 December
☁️
+55°F
9 December
☁️
+53°F
10 December
🌧️
+60°F
11 December
🌧️
+57°F
12 December
☀️
+48°F
13 December
☀️
+49°F
14 December
☀️
+48°F
15 December
☀️
+62°F
16 December
☀️
+58°F
17 December
☁️
+55°F
18 December
🌧️
+57°F
19 December
☁️
+43°F
20 December
☀️
+47°F
21 December
☀️
+47°F
22 December
☁️
+45°F
23 December
☁️
+48°F
24 December
☁️
+50°F
25 December
☁️
+57°F
26 December
☁️
+51°F
27 December
🌧️
+55°F
28 December
☁️
+58°F
29 December
☁️
+55°F
30 December
☁️
+50°F
31 December
☁️
+49°F
In December 2023 Baltimore had 8 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Baltimore climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Baltimore in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+62°F) and the highest in 2012 (+69°F). The driest year was 1987 with only 818 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 1993 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Baltimore in December:

Is December a good time to visit Baltimore?

It’s always a good time to visit Baltimore, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Baltimore in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Baltimore rainy in December?

Baltimore is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Baltimore in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Baltimore in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Baltimore

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Baltimore, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.