December weather forecast
Long Neck, DE

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Weather in December

December welcomes the official start of winter in Long Neck, exhibiting the typical signs of the season with cold temperatures and short daylight hours. Stepping down further in the cold ladder with temperatures consistently under 50°F (10°C), December days and nights become increasingly frosty. Ice skating, snowball fights, and warm drinks by the fire become common as residents prepare for the festive season. The dwindling daylight hours of December set the stage for a winter wonderland after sunset. The weather incites the anticipation of a new year to come, closing the current one on a chilly yet enchanted note.

Temperature

Long Neck in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). An average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) is observed during December nights.

Humidity

In Long Neck, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Long Neck, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.1 days and collects up to 25.59" (650mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Long Neck. In December, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. In Long Neck, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.4 days and aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature in Long Neck is 48.7°F (9.3°C).
Note: Danger awaits those who swim in 48.7°F (9.3°C) without protection. Falling below 50°F (10°C) means intense cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Long Neck, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Long Neck?

The high-temperature, in December, in Long Neck, records 47.5°F (8.6°C), while the low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Long Neck, Delaware, is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Long Neck, in December, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

How cold is the water in December?

In Long Neck, in December, the average water temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C). Swimming in 48.7°F (9.3°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Long Neck have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is 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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Long Neck, DE

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Long Neck, 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 - Long Neck, DE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Long Neck, DE
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Long Neck, DE

Average rainfall in December - Long Neck, DE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Long Neck, DE

Average rainfall days in December - Long Neck, DE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Long Neck, DE

Average snowfall in December - Long Neck, DE
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Long Neck, DE

Average snowfall days in December - Long Neck, DE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
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Average sea temperature in December - Long Neck, DE
  • Average sea temperature in December: 48.8°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (76.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.7°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Long Neck, DE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Long Neck, 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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Long Neck, DE

Average sunshine days in December - Long Neck, DE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Long Neck, DE

Average UV index in December - Long Neck, 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
Long Neck, DE

Average cloud cover in December - Long Neck, DE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Long Neck, DE

Average visibility in December - Long Neck, 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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