December weather forecast
Odessa, DE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Odessa, Delaware, with an average temperature ranging between min 34°F (1.1°C) and max 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a cold 34°F (1.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Odessa is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.6 rainfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Odessa, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Odessa, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.2 days and aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Odessa.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Odessa are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Odessa, 45°F (7.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 34°F (1.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Odessa?

In Odessa, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Odessa, in December, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Odessa?

In Odessa, Delaware, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Odessa, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Odessa have in December?

In Odessa, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Odessa, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Odessa have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Odessa, DE

Average temperature in December - Odessa, DE
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Odessa, DE

Average pressure in December - Odessa, DE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Odessa, DE

Average wind speed in December - Odessa, DE
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Odessa, DE

Average humidity in December - Odessa, DE
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Odessa, DE

Average rainfall in December - Odessa, DE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Odessa, DE

Average rainfall days in December - Odessa, DE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Odessa, DE

Average snowfall in December - Odessa, DE
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Odessa, DE

Average snowfall days in December - Odessa, DE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Odessa, DE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Odessa, DE

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Odessa, DE

Average UV index in December - Odessa, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Odessa, DE

Average cloud cover in December - Odessa, DE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Odessa, DE

Average visibility in December - Odessa, 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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