December weather forecast
Dover, FL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dover, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 72.5°F (22.5°C).

Temperature

The shift into December finds Dover at an average high-temperature of a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C), closely comparable to November's conditions. Dover experiences a consistent average temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Dover, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dover, during the entire year, the rain falls for 192.2 days and collects up to 37.91" (963mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Dover, 72.5°F (22.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 56.8°F (13.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in Dover in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dover have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Dover, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Dover have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dover, FL

Average temperature in December - Dover, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 72.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Dover, FL

Average pressure in December - Dover, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dover, FL

Average wind speed in December - Dover, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Dover, FL

Average humidity in December - Dover, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Dover, FL

Average rainfall in December - Dover, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Dover, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Dover, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dover, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dover, FL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dover, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Dover, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Dover, FL

Average UV index in December - Dover, FL
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Dover, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Dover, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Dover, FL

Average visibility in December - Dover, FL
  • 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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