Dover Weather in December

What's the weather like in Dover (Delaware) in December 2024?

The climate in Dover during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Dover and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

Dover weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.4°C 47°F
Nightly temperature -1.8°C 28.9°F
Average temperature 3.3°C 37.9°F
Daily sunshine 5.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 89 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 6.5°C 43.8°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average December is the 6th driest month of the year in Dover with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Dover

Dover average temperature in December

December rainfall

Dover average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Dover average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Dover in December 2024.