December weather forecast
Millsboro, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Millsboro, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, Millsboro observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). Millsboro records a consistent low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Millsboro, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Millsboro, there are 82.6 rainfall days, and 6.1" (155mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Millsboro. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Millsboro, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Millsboro is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Millsboro, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Millsboro, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Millsboro have in December?

In Millsboro, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Millsboro, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Millsboro, PA

Average temperature in December - Millsboro, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Millsboro, PA

Average pressure in December - Millsboro, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Millsboro, PA

Average wind speed in December - Millsboro, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Millsboro, PA

Average humidity in December - Millsboro, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Millsboro, PA

Average rainfall in December - Millsboro, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Millsboro, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Millsboro, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Millsboro, PA

Average snowfall in December - Millsboro, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Millsboro, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Millsboro, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Millsboro, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Millsboro, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Millsboro, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Millsboro, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Millsboro, PA

Average UV index in December - Millsboro, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Millsboro, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Millsboro, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Millsboro, PA

Average visibility in December - Millsboro, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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