Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Dover experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C) in November to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). In Dover, the December nights cool down to an average low of 39.9°F (4.4°C).Humidity
In Dover, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Dover, in December, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dover, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172 days and collects up to 35.2" (894mm) 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 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Dover, during the entire year, snow falls for 4 days and aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, in Dover, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Dover are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in December in Dover?
What is the average humidity in December in Dover?
How many days does it rain in December in Dover?
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What is the month with the shortest days in Dover?
What is the average length of the day in December in Dover?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Dover?
What are the months with the least sunshine in Dover?
How many hours of sunshine does Dover have in December?
How high is the UV index in December in Dover?
Average temperature in December
Dover, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Dover, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Dover, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Dover, NC
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Dover, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
Dover, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dover, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dover, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dover, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dover, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Dover, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Dover, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Dover, NC
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5mi).
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