December weather forecastDover, United Kingdom
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Dover, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 6.7°C (44.1°F) and an average high of 9.2°C (48.6°F).Temperature
December notes an average high-temperature of a frosty 9.2°C (48.6°F), subtly differing from November's 11.5°C (52.7°F). In December, Dover's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a slight decrease, stabilizing at an average of 6.7°C (44.1°F).Humidity
In Dover, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, in Dover, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout December, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. In Dover, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.3 days and collects up to 434mm (17.09") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Dover are January through March, November and December. In Dover, in December, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 8mm (0.31") of snow. Throughout the year, in Dover, there are 6.4 snowfall days, and 41mm (1.61") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of December, in Dover, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 3:57 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Dover, United Kingdom, is 4.3h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Dover is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Dover, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 9.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (7.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 6.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.9°C).
Average pressure in December
Dover, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1015.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Dover, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 29.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (29.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (19.3km/h).
Average humidity in December
Dover, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Dover, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 47mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Dover, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dover, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 8mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Dover, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dover, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dover, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are April and June (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Dover, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Dover, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Dover, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
