December weather forecast
Dover, FL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an agreeable month in Dover, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72.5°F (22.5°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

In December, Dover experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C), closely mirroring the climate in November. The low-temperature average for Dover during December stands at a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, in Dover, Florida, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dover, during the entire year, the rain falls for 192.2 days and collects up to 37.91" (963mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 24min 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 5:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Dover.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Dover?

The high-temperature, in December, in Dover, records 72.5°F (22.5°C), while the low-temperature is 56.8°F (13.8°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dover?

The average relative humidity in December in Dover is 76%.

How much does it rain in Dover in December?

In Dover, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dover?

December has the shortest days of the year in Dover, Florida, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dover have in December?

In December, the average day length in Dover, Florida, is 10h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dover?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Dover?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Dover have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in December in Dover?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Dover, Florida, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dover, FL

Average temperature in December - Dover, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 72.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dover, FL

Average pressure in December - Dover, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dover, FL

Average wind speed in December - Dover, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dover, FL

Average humidity in December - Dover, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and May (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dover, FL

Average rainfall in December - Dover, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.22").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dover, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Dover, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dover, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dover, FL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dover, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Dover, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dover, FL

Average UV index in December - Dover, FL
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dover, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Dover, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Dover, FL

Average visibility in December - Dover, FL
  • 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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