December weather forecast
Bridgeville, DE

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Weather in December

December heralds the arrival of winter in Bridgeville, marking the close of the year with an accompanying temperature drop. Compared to November, December witnesses a decrease in temperature, with an average low creeping down to 36°F (2.2°C). As winter days unroll, a sprinkling of snow covers the landscape, amounting to about 0.12" (3mm). Warm drinks and cozy fires become common accompaniments for cold December nights. The fusion of chilly weather and holiday festivities brings a unique charm to this snowy month.

Temperature

With the onset of December, Bridgeville's average high-temperature slightly adjusts, moderately receding from November's moderate 55.4°F (13°C) to a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 36°F (2.2°C).

Humidity

In Bridgeville, Delaware, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bridgeville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.8 days and collects up to 8.03" (204mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bridgeville are January through March, November and December. In Bridgeville, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Bridgeville, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.6 days and aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bridgeville, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature during December is 47.5°F (8.6°C) and the low-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent 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 December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Bridgeville, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Bridgeville, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Bridgeville, DE

Average temperature in December - Bridgeville, DE
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Bridgeville, DE

Average pressure in December - Bridgeville, 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
Bridgeville, DE

Average wind speed in December - Bridgeville, DE
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Bridgeville, DE

Average humidity in December - Bridgeville, DE
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Bridgeville, DE

Average rainfall in December - Bridgeville, DE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Bridgeville, DE

Average rainfall days in December - Bridgeville, DE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bridgeville, DE

Average snowfall in December - Bridgeville, DE
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bridgeville, DE

Average snowfall days in December - Bridgeville, DE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2 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
Bridgeville, DE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bridgeville, DE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 1min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bridgeville, DE

Average sunshine days in December - Bridgeville, DE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Bridgeville, DE

Average UV index in December - Bridgeville, 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
Bridgeville, DE

Average cloud cover in December - Bridgeville, DE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Bridgeville, DE

Average visibility in December - Bridgeville, 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).

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