December weather forecastPort Dover, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Port Dover, Canada, with an average temperature varying between -3.6°C (25.5°F) and 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a chilly 6.8°C (44.2°F) in November to a wintry 1.2°C (34.2°F). Port Dover sustains an average of approximately a subzero cold -3.6°C (25.5°F) during December nights, with little variation from daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Port Dover is 84%.

Rainfall

In Port Dover, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Port Dover, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.9 days and collects up to 672mm (26.46") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Port Dover, Canada, during December, snow falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 89mm (3.5") of snow. In Port Dover, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.3 days and aggregates up to 495mm (19.49") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, in Port Dover, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Port Dover, the average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Port Dover, is 1.2°C (34.2°F), while the low-temperature averages to -3.6°C (25.5°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Port Dover, Canada, is 84%.

In Port Dover, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Port Dover, Canada, during December, snow falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 89mm (3.5") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Port Dover, Canada, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

In Port Dover, Canada, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Port Dover, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

In Port Dover, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Port Dover, Canada.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Port Dover, Canada, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Port Dover, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: 1.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -3.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Port Dover, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Port Dover, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Port Dover, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Port Dover, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 46mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (39mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Port Dover, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Port Dover, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 89mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (155mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Port Dover, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Port Dover, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Port Dover, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Port Dover, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Port Dover, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Port Dover, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (8km).