December weather forecastFarmington, DE
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Farmington, Delaware, with an average temperature varying between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C).Temperature
A subtle shift in Farmington's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). Farmington experiences an average low-temperature reading of 36.3°F (2.4°C) throughout December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Farmington, Delaware, is 77%.Rainfall
In Farmington, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. In Farmington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.4 days and collects up to 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Farmington. In Farmington, Delaware, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.4 snowfall days, and 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Farmington.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Farmington, Delaware, is 5.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Farmington are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Farmington, DE
- Average high temperature in December: 46.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Farmington, 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
Farmington, DE
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Farmington, DE
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Farmington, DE
- Average rainfall in December: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").
Average rainfall days in December
Farmington, DE
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Farmington, DE
- Average snowfall in December: 0.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Farmington, DE
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Farmington, DE
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Farmington, DE
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Farmington, 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
Farmington, 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 27).
Average visibility in December
Farmington, 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).
