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
A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a wintry 41°F (5°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). West Dover observes an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In West Dover, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation. In West Dover, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.3 days and collects up to 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In West Dover, in December, snow falls for 12.4 days, with typically accumulated 9.06" (230mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 69.5 snowfall days, and 49.96" (1269mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:05 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
West Dover, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 29.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in December
West Dover, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
West Dover, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
West Dover, ME
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
West Dover, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.23"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
West Dover, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Dover, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 9.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Dover, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Dover, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Dover, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
West Dover, ME
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
West Dover, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
West Dover, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).
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