December weather forecast
Dewey Beach, DE

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Weather in December

December is the advent of winter in Dewey Beach, Delaware. The city exudes a festive vibe with streets adorned with holiday lights and decorations, despite the cold weather. December experiences lower average temperatures, with the high temperature dropping to 47.3°F (8.5°C) and the low to 39.4°F (4.1°C). Coupled with occasional snowfall, it paints a picturesque winter scene as the year comes to a close, setting the stage for January’s even colder temperatures and the start of a new year.

Temperature

In the transition to December, Dewey Beach observes a minor drop in the average high-temperature, shifting from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). Dewey Beach consistently logs a low temperature averaging a wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C) during December, a modest drop from daytime temperatures.

Humidity

In Dewey Beach, Delaware, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Dewey Beach, in December, during 6.6 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 6.18" (157mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall in Dewey Beach are January and December, with an average 0.12" (3mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dewey Beach, Delaware.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Dewey Beach, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Dewey Beach?

During December, Dewey Beach experiences an average high-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) and a low-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dewey Beach?

In December, the average relative humidity in Dewey Beach is 75%.

How much does it rain in Dewey Beach in December?

In Dewey Beach, Delaware, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Dewey Beach?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.12" (3mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Dewey Beach in December?

In Dewey Beach, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dewey Beach?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dewey Beach have in December?

In Dewey Beach, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dewey Beach?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dewey Beach, Delaware, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dewey Beach have in December?

In Dewey Beach, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Dewey Beach?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Dewey Beach?

In Dewey Beach, Delaware, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dewey Beach, DE

Average temperature in December - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dewey Beach, DE

Average pressure in December - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dewey Beach, DE

Average wind speed in December - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dewey Beach, DE

Average humidity in December - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dewey Beach, DE

Average rainfall in December - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

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

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Average rainfall days in December
Dewey Beach, DE

Average rainfall days in December - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dewey Beach, DE

Average snowfall in December - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dewey Beach, DE

Average snowfall days in December - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dewey Beach, DE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dewey Beach, DE
  • 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dewey Beach, DE

Average sunshine days in December - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (18.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dewey Beach, DE

Average UV index in December - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Dewey Beach, DE

Average cloud cover in December - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Dewey Beach, DE

Average visibility in December - Dewey Beach, DE
  • 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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