December weather forecastOcean View, DE
December
Weather in December
December marks the arrival of winter in Ocean View, Delaware. The average high temperature dips to 47.8°F (8.8°C) and the lowest temperature is around 40.1°F (4.5°C). Even so, snowfall remains an infrequent event despite the chilly weather and often clear skies. Reasons to enjoy the outdoors during December include the relatively stable wind speeds and the festive ambience of the holiday season. Despite the colder weather, the community spirit remains warm, welcoming, and festive.Temperature
December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's cool 55°F (12.8°C) to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). Ocean View's nights in December maintain a consistent average of 40.1°F (4.5°C), demonstrating a minimal differential from its daytime temperature.Humidity
In Ocean View, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In Ocean View, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ocean View, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.9 days and collects up to 23.58" (599mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Ocean View, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.6 days and aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.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 6:59 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ocean View, DE
- Average high temperature in December: 47.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 40.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Ocean View, 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
Ocean View, DE
- Average wind speed in December: 13.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Ocean View, DE
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Ocean View, DE
- Average rainfall in December: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Ocean View, DE
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ocean View, DE
- Average snowfall in December: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ocean View, DE
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 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
Ocean View, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ocean View, DE
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Ocean View, 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, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Ocean View, 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 26).
Average visibility in December
Ocean View, 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).
