December weather forecast
Kent Acres, DE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Kent Acres, Delaware, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.6°F (2°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) in November to a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C). Kent Acres encounters a steady low-temperature average of 35.6°F (2°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In Kent Acres, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.3 rainfall days, and 26.3" (668mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.1 snowfall days, and 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kent Acres, Delaware.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Kent Acres, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 35.6°F (2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kent Acres?

In Kent Acres, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Kent Acres in December?

In Kent Acres, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kent Acres have in December?

In Kent Acres, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Kent Acres, DE
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Kent Acres, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Kent Acres, DE
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Kent Acres, DE
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Kent Acres, DE
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Kent Acres, DE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Kent Acres, DE
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Kent Acres, DE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Kent Acres, DE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Kent Acres, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Kent Acres, DE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Kent Acres, 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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