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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Dover, North Carolina, is a frosty winter month, with an average temperature varying between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C). January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is a fresh month in Dover, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C). The onset of February notes an average high-temperature of a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C), subtly shifted from January's 49.8°F (9.9°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dover, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and an average low of 43°F (6.1°C). March brings a slight rise in Dover's average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in February to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Dover, North Carolina, is a pleasant spring month, with an average temperature varying between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 71.2°F (21.8°C). Dover's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of April, moving from a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C) in March to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Dover, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 78.8°F (26°C) and min 61.3°F (16.3°C). The onset of May introduces a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, nudging from a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C) in April to a warm 78.8°F (26°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Dover, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 84.7°F (29.3°C) and 67.6°F (19.8°C). June witnesses a subtle temperature ascent, adjusting from 78.8°F (26°C) in May to a still moderately hot 84.7°F (29.3°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July in Dover, North Carolina, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 71.8°F (22.1°C) and max 88.3°F (31.3°C). July is the month when Dover's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 88.3°F (31.3°C) and lows of 71.8°F (22.1°C). For July, the heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 105.8°F (41°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Dover, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 70.3°F (21.3°C) and 86.9°F (30.5°C). Dover records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 86.9°F (30.5°C) in August, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Dover, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.3°F (18.5°C) and 81.5°F (27.5°C). September's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from August's hot 86.9°F (30.5°C) to a moderately hot 81.5°F (27.5°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, is an agreeable autumn month in Dover, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 72°F (22.2°C). In Dover, the average high-temperature in October drops from a warm 81.5°F (27.5°C) in September to a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Dover, is also a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average high of 60.6°F (15.9°C). Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during November reduces from October's agreeable 72°F (22.2°C) to a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dover, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C). The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C) in November to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In Dover, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 49.8°F (9.9°C) and reaching a low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are January and March, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically collects 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain?

Throughout the year, there are 172 rainfall days, and 35.2" (894mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow?

Months with snowfall are January through March and December.

How many days does it snow?

Throughout the year, there are 4 snowfall days, and 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

When does it snow the most?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.4 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

When are the longest days?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 30min of daylight.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Dover?

The months with the most sunshine are June and July, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the warmest month?

Dover's July weather reaches an average high of 88.3°F (31.3°C) and an average low of 71.8°F (22.1°C), making it the warmest month.

What are the most humid months?

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the rainiest month?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.3 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Dover is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

Average temperature
Dover, NC

Average temperature - Dover, NC

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.8°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure
Dover, NC

Average pressure - Dover, NC

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed
Dover, NC

Average wind speed - Dover, NC

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity
Dover, NC

Average humidity - Dover, NC

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

Average rainfall
Dover, NC

Average rainfall - Dover, NC

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days
Dover, NC

Average rainfall days - Dover, NC

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

Average snowfall
Dover, NC

Average snowfall - Dover, NC

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days
Dover, NC

Average snowfall days - Dover, NC

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Dover, NC

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Dover, NC

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days
Dover, NC

Average sunshine days - Dover, NC

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average visibility
Dover, NC

Average visibility - Dover, NC

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

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