December weather forecast
Milton, DE

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Weather in December

December ushers in the winter season in full swing, with temperatures dipping to 37.8°F (3.2°C). Milton experiences a cold snap with the city marooned under a winter's chill. The year wraps up with shorter days, Christmas cheer and blustery winds. A pristine layer of snow starts to take shape, bringing a distinct feel of Yuletide everywhere. The city paints a picture of a perfect winter wonderland, prepping residents for the new year under an envelop of frosty weather.

Temperature

In Milton, the beginning of December is marked by a marginally lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C). Milton records an average temperature drop to a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Milton is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Milton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.9 days and collects up to 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. In Milton, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.7 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 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Milton is 5.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Milton, is 47.1°F (8.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Milton, during December, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Milton, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Milton have in December?

In Milton, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Milton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Milton, DE

Average temperature in December - Milton, DE
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Milton, DE

Average pressure in December - Milton, 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
Milton, DE

Average wind speed in December - Milton, DE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Milton, DE

Average humidity in December - Milton, DE
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

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

Average rainfall in December
Milton, DE

Average rainfall in December - Milton, DE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Milton, DE

Average rainfall days in December - Milton, DE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Milton, DE

Average snowfall in December - Milton, DE
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Milton, DE

Average snowfall days in December - Milton, DE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Milton, DE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Milton, 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 2min

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
Milton, DE

Average sunshine days in December - Milton, DE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Milton, DE

Average UV index in December - Milton, 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
Milton, DE

Average cloud cover in December - Milton, 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
Milton, DE

Average visibility in December - Milton, 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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