December weather forecastLincoln, DE
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Lincoln, Delaware, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.8°F (8.2°C) and min 36.3°F (2.4°C).Temperature
The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) in Lincoln.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In December, in Lincoln, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.4 rainfall days, and 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Lincoln, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 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.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Lincoln, Delaware, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, 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).
