December is a very cold and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Dukes County, and not recommended. December is too cold for swimming in Dukes County for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Dukes County in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.
The average maximum temperature in Dukes County in December is 7°. The average maximum temperature is 12° in the previous month and 4° in the next month.
The average temperature in Dukes County in December is 3°. The average temperature ranges is 7° in the previous month and -1° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Dukes County in December is -1°. The minimum temperature is 3° in the previous month and -5° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Dukes County in December are 9.2 and there are 5 hours of sunshine per day on average during December making it a sunny month that is overcast at times.
The ultraviolet index in Dukes County in December is typically 1.4 during December. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Dukes County in December is 7.9° which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.
The average total rainfall in Dukes County in December is 10.8cm and on average there are 14.5 rainy days in December making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Dukes County in December is 3° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 7° in the previous month and -1° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Dukes County in December is typically 87.4%. The maximum relative humidity is 88.8% in the previous month and 85.3% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Dukes County in December is typically 72.9%. The average relative humidity is 73.6% in the previous month and 70.4% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Dukes County in December is typically 31kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 30kmh in the previous month and 31kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Dukes County in December is typically 18kmh. The average wind speed is 16kmh in the previous month and 18kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Dukes County in December is from the West-Northwest.
