December weather forecastDover, MA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Dover, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and max 39.7°F (4.3°C).Temperature
December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in December.Humidity
In Dover, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
The wettest months are March, April and December, with an average 2.87" (73mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dover, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.4 snowfall days, and 17.8" (452mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Dover is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Dover, the average sunshine in December is 5h.UV index
January through March, November 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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Dover, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Dover, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Dover, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Dover, MA
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Dover, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.87"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March, April and December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in December
Dover, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dover, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dover, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dover, MA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dover, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Dover, MA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Dover, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Dover, MA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (5mi).
