December weather forecast
Magnolia, DE

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

Magnolia's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). December nights observe an average temperature dip to a cold 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Magnolia, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.3 rainfall days, and 26.3" (668mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. 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.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Magnolia, 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 average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and a low-temperature of 35.6°F (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 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Magnolia, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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 Magnolia, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

What time 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 7:20 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.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Magnolia, 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
Magnolia, DE

Average pressure in December - Magnolia, 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
Magnolia, DE

Average wind speed in December - Magnolia, 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
Magnolia, DE

Average humidity in December - Magnolia, 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
Magnolia, DE

Average rainfall in December - Magnolia, 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
Magnolia, DE

Average rainfall days in December - Magnolia, 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
Magnolia, DE

Average snowfall in December - Magnolia, 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
Magnolia, DE

Average snowfall days in December - Magnolia, 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
Magnolia, DE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Magnolia, 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
Magnolia, DE

Average sunshine days in December - Magnolia, 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
Magnolia, DE

Average UV index in December - Magnolia, 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
Magnolia, DE

Average cloud cover in December - Magnolia, 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
Magnolia, DE

Average visibility in December - Magnolia, 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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