Temperatures in December
It's cool in December in Dorset with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 9°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Dorset in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Dorset with cold temperatures, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights close to 7°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature rises to around 11°C, with nights close to 8°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Dorset will be around 11°C, with nights close to 8°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 76 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 48% per day this month. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Dorset. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Dorset in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
10°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
12°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
9°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
76 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
15 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
Temperature records for Dorset in December
With 14°C, Dorset hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -2°C to a high of 14°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Dorset
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Dorset, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Dorset
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Dorset, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 15 days of rain in Dorset.
Daily UV Index in December in Dorset
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Dorset, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Dorset Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Dorset, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Dorset Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Dorset, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Dorset
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Dorset. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Dorset by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dorset. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
