December weather forecast
Riverview, DE

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Riverview, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.4°F (8°C) and min 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). In the month of December, the average temperature in Riverview, Delaware, dips to a cold 36°F (2.2°C) during the night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Riverview, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Riverview, there are 167.5 rainfall days, and 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Riverview, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Riverview, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.5 days and aggregates up to 5.94" (151mm) 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 7:02 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Riverview, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Riverview, records 46.4°F (8°C), while the low-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Riverview?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Riverview, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Riverview, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Riverview?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:40 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?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

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

Average temperature in December - Riverview, DE
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°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 (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Riverview, DE

Average pressure in December - Riverview, 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
Riverview, DE

Average wind speed in December - Riverview, DE
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Riverview, DE

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Riverview, DE

Average rainfall in December - Riverview, DE
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Riverview, DE

Average rainfall days in December - Riverview, DE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Riverview, DE

Average snowfall in December - Riverview, DE
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Riverview, DE

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 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
Riverview, DE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Riverview, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Riverview, DE

Average sunshine days in December - Riverview, DE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Riverview, DE

Average UV index in December - Riverview, 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
Riverview, DE

Average cloud cover in December - Riverview, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Riverview, DE

Average visibility in December - Riverview, 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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