December weather forecast
Dover, GA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dover, is still a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 44.6°F (7°C) and 59.7°F (15.4°C).

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C) to a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C). Dover, in December, experiences an average temperature of 44.6°F (7°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Dover, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.8 rainfall days, and 17.09" (434mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Dover, Georgia, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In Dover, in December, the average high-temperature is 59.7°F (15.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Dover, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Dover, snow does not fall in March through December.

Does it snow in December?

In Dover, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Dover have in December?

In Dover, the average day length in December is 10h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.4h 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 in Dover is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Dover are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Dover, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dover, GA

Average temperature in December - Dover, GA
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Dover, GA

Average pressure in December - Dover, GA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dover, GA

Average wind speed in December - Dover, GA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Dover, GA

Average humidity in December - Dover, GA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Dover, GA

Average rainfall in December - Dover, GA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Dover, GA

Average rainfall days in December - Dover, GA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dover, GA

Average snowfall in December - Dover, GA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dover, GA

Average snowfall days in December - Dover, GA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 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
Dover, GA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dover, GA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dover, GA

Average sunshine days in December - Dover, GA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Dover, GA

Average UV index in December - Dover, GA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Dover, GA

Average cloud cover in December - Dover, GA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Dover, GA

Average visibility in December - Dover, GA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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