Dorset in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dorset in december 2024
The weather in Dorset in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
bad weather 7.3cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Cloudy
32% of time
25%
21%
16%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Cloudy
34% of time
25%
20%
15%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Cloudy
31% of time
23%
22%
17%
Weather at 3am
49°F
25%
25%
21%
19%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dorset in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dorset in december.
The climate of Dorset in december is bad
The weather in december in Dorset is wet (with 4.5in of rainfall over 8 days). This is better than the previous month since in november it receives an average of 4.8in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate is relatively cold there december, but it is liveable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 52°F. The seasonal minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Dorset is 50°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Dorset in the month of december with a maximum record of 58°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2010.
Day length in Dorset in december is 08:00. The sun rises at 08:05 and sunset is at 16:05.
With a bad weather, this month is not recommended to go in Dorset.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Dorset in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 36km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 7.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.17km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:05 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:00 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Dorset in december 2023:
29°F to 38°F
29°F to 38°F
40°F to 47°F
40°F to 49°F
41°F to 43°F
36°F to 47°F
47°F to 50°F
45°F to 49°F
49°F to 56°F
45°F to 54°F
45°F to 50°F
47°F to 52°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
41°F to 47°F
45°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
45°F to 50°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
41°F to 49°F
52°F to 54°F
49°F to 52°F
45°F to 49°F
41°F to 52°F
43°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in England in december
Cities near Dorset:
| Weymouth in december | bad weather |
| Isle of Portland in december | bad weather |
| Bournemouth in december | bad weather |
| Stonehenge in december | very bad weather |
| Exmouth in december | bad weather |
| Bath in december | very bad weather |
| Southampton in december | bad weather |
| Exeter in december | bad weather |
| Isle of Wight in december | bad weather |
| Torquay in december | bad weather |
| Bristol in december | bad weather |
| Paignton in december | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Dorset in december:
Weather data for Dorset for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Dorset. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Dorset can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Dorset.