Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). The low-temperature average for Dover during December stands at a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Dover are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In Dover, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171.5 rainfall days, and 32.6" (828mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Dover, during December, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Dover, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.5 days and aggregates up to 9.41" (239mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Dover is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dover. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Dover, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Dover, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Dover, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Dover, KY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September, October and November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Dover, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Dover, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dover, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dover, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dover, KY
- 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: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dover, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (9.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Dover, KY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Dover, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Dover, KY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May and July (5mi).
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