December weather forecast
Frankford, DE

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Weather in December

December denotes the beginning of a full-fledged winter season in Frankford. The mercury slides further to hover around a chilling 47.5°F (8.6°C) for average high temperatures. Cloud cover remains fairly high, accommodating for snowfall, which comes back into the picture, averaging at around 0.43" (11mm). The highest wind speeds also come into play with an average of 11.3mph (18.2km/h), accentuating the icy winter conditions. Daylight hours reach their fewest, and sunshine hours also decrease, true to the winter season.

Temperature

December's onset in Frankford corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Frankford, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.8 rainfall days, and 25.2" (640mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Frankford, in December, during 1.9 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Frankford, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.4 days and aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Frankford, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Frankford is 5.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Frankford?

In Frankford, 47.5°F (8.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 37.8°F (3.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Frankford?

In December, the average relative humidity in Frankford is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Frankford?

In Frankford, Delaware, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Frankford in December?

In Frankford, in December, during 1.9 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Frankford?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Frankford, Delaware.

How many hours of daylight does Frankford have in December?

In December, the average day length in Frankford, Delaware, is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Frankford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Frankford, Delaware, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Frankford have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Frankford is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Frankford?

The months with the lowest UV index in Frankford are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Frankford?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Frankford, DE

Average temperature in December - Frankford, DE
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Frankford, DE

Average pressure in December - Frankford, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Frankford, DE

Average wind speed in December - Frankford, DE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Frankford, DE

Average humidity in December - Frankford, DE
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Frankford, DE

Average rainfall in December - Frankford, DE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Frankford, DE

Average rainfall days in December - Frankford, DE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Frankford, DE

Average snowfall in December - Frankford, DE
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Frankford, DE

Average snowfall days in December - Frankford, DE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Frankford, DE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Frankford, DE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Frankford, DE

Average sunshine days in December - Frankford, DE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Frankford, DE

Average UV index in December - Frankford, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Frankford, DE

Average cloud cover in December - Frankford, DE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Frankford, DE

Average visibility in December - Frankford, 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).

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