December weather forecastCheswold, DE
December
Weather in December
Cheswold ends the year amidst the deep winter chill. December sees temperatures at an average high of 45.9°F (7.7°C), significantly lower than in November. Longer nights, coupled with the shorter daylight hours, firmly announce the arrival of winter. Early snowfall is not uncommon in this period and adds to the festive holiday timings. Despite the cold, the holiday cheer permeates throughout the city, providing Cheswold with a merry conclusion to the year.Temperature
A subtle shift in Cheswold's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). The average temperature during December nights is registered at a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Cheswold, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 34.96" (888mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.4 snowfall days, and 7.44" (189mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Cheswold, DE
- Average high temperature in December: 45.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Cheswold, DE
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Cheswold, DE
- Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Cheswold, DE
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Cheswold, DE
- Average rainfall in December: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Cheswold, DE
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cheswold, DE
- Average snowfall in December: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cheswold, DE
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cheswold, DE
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cheswold, DE
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Cheswold, DE
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Cheswold, DE
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Cheswold, DE
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
