Daphne Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Daphne

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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16.7°C
Avg Low
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9.7°C
Avg Temp
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13.2°C
Avg Rain
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131 mm
Avg Humidity
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83%
Avg Wind
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3.1 m/s
Avg Solar
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2.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-7.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Daphne December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Daphne, with average highs near 16.7°C and lows around 9.7°C (mean 13.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 131 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

Daphne December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Daphne. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Daphne was 2021 — when the month averaged 17.1°C — while the coldest was 1989 at 7.9°C. Typical December days reach 16.7°C with nights near 9.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp12.8°C→14.3°C+1.5°C
Max Temp16.3°C→17.7°C+1.4°C
Min Temp9.2°C→10.9°C+1.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

7.0°C–9.8°C2 yr (4%)
9.8°C–12.5°C15 yr (33%)
12.5°C–15.3°C24 yr (53%)
15.3°C–18.0°C4 yr (9%)

Daphne December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is about average for rainfall in Daphne, averaging 131 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 2009 with 380 mm, while the driest was 2010 at 34 mm.

Daphne December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Daphne during December averages 83%. The most humid December was 2021 at 90%, and the least humid was 2010 at 75%.

Daphne December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 2.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Daphne. The sunniest Decembers were 2003, 2010 and 2024, among others at 3.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1986, 2009 and 2018 at 2.3.

Daphne December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Daphne during December is 3.1 m/s. The windiest Decembers were 1982 and 1983 at 3.7 m/s, while the calmest was 1984 at 2.4 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Daphne

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Cold
Morning
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Cool
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How December Ranks in Daphne

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Daphne Weather by Month

Daphne December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp12.3°C13.4°C12.7°C13.8°C13.9°C+1.6°C
Avg High15.7°C16.8°C16.3°C17.3°C17.4°C+1.7°C
Avg Low8.9°C10.0°C9.0°C10.2°C10.5°C+1.6°C
Avg Rain137 mm115 mm137 mm138 mm126 mm-11 mm

Extreme December Records in Daphne

🔥Warmest December25.0°C2022
🧊Coldest December-9.2°C1989
🌧️Wettest December380 mm2009
🏜️Driest December34 mm2010
🌬️Windiest December3.7 m/s1982

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Daphne have risen by about 1.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of -9.2°C (1989) to a record high of 25°C (2022).

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Rainfall in December is about average for rainfall, averaging 131 mm, with a wettest year of 380 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Daphne?

A quieter season to visit Daphne

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of October and May tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Daphne. That said, December — with days averaging 16.7°C and nights around 9.7°C (mean 13.2°C) and higher rainfall (131 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Daphne's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Daphne Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Daphne, with average highs near 16.7°C and lows around 9.7°C (mean 13.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 131 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 131 mm of rainfall in Daphne, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 380 mm (2009), and the driest just 34 mm (2010). Humidity sits around 83% and average wind speed is 3.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How December has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.3°C to 17.7°C and overnight lows from 9.2°C to 10.9°C over the same span.
December Weather in Daphne, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202516.9°C13.3°C9.6°C22.1°C-0.2°C146 mm85%2.6 m/s—
202417.7°C13.9°C10.1°C22.6°C3.0°C142 mm82%2.8 m/s3.1
202316.4°C13.1°C9.8°C22.5°C4.2°C156 mm83%3 m/s2.8
202217.1°C13.9°C10.7°C25.0°C-3.1°C147 mm85%2.5 m/s2.6
2021 🔥20.2°C17.1°C14.1°C24.0°C6.5°C61 mm90%2.5 m/s2.6
202016.2°C12.3°C8.5°C21.4°C1.6°C102 mm82%2.9 m/s3
201917.3°C13.8°C10.4°C21.9°C2.5°C111 mm86%3.1 m/s2.6
201816.8°C13.7°C10.5°C23.6°C4.5°C223 mm85%3.2 m/s2.3
201715.5°C12.2°C8.8°C23.2°C0.9°C95 mm85%2.9 m/s2.5
201618.2°C14.6°C11.0°C23.1°C2.7°C247 mm83%2.9 m/s2.6
201519.8°C17.0°C14.2°C23.9°C4.8°C248 mm88%3 m/s2.5
201418.2°C14.5°C10.8°C23.5°C5.7°C126 mm83%2.6 m/s2.8
201316.6°C13.1°C9.5°C23.3°C1.2°C153 mm85%3 m/s2.5
201218.4°C14.6°C10.8°C22.6°C1.3°C84 mm83%2.9 m/s2.7
201117.7°C14.0°C10.3°C22.6°C3.4°C56 mm82%2.9 m/s2.7
201014.0°C10.0°C6.1°C21.1°C-0.6°C34 mm75%3.5 m/s3.1
2009 🌧️15.0°C11.7°C8.4°C21.4°C2.4°C380 mm84%3.6 m/s2.3
200817.9°C14.3°C10.7°C21.8°C0.0°C100 mm84%3.2 m/s2.7
200718.4°C14.9°C11.4°C23.1°C2.7°C154 mm85%2.8 m/s2.8
200617.1°C13.2°C9.2°C22.1°C-1.7°C128 mm83%3.2 m/s2.8
200515.9°C12.2°C8.5°C23.3°C3.0°C83 mm77%3.3 m/s2.9
200415.6°C12.1°C8.7°C23.2°C-0.7°C93 mm81%3.4 m/s2.9
200315.5°C11.6°C7.7°C20.4°C4.0°C104 mm79%3.5 m/s3.1
200215.6°C12.3°C9.1°C21.6°C2.9°C188 mm82%3.2 m/s2.9
200118.5°C14.7°C10.9°C23.6°C2.3°C65 mm79%2.9 m/s3.1
200013.9°C9.7°C5.4°C22.5°C-2.5°C79 mm82%3.4 m/s2.8
199917.2°C13.2°C9.3°C22.8°C2.4°C109 mm77%3.1 m/s3
199818.7°C15.6°C12.4°C24.8°C4.5°C94 mm86%2.9 m/s2.6
199714.6°C11.4°C8.2°C20.5°C2.4°C98 mm84%3.3 m/s2.8
199617.5°C13.9°C10.2°C22.4°C-0.9°C135 mm83%3 m/s2.9
199515.6°C12.2°C8.7°C22.5°C-2.2°C208 mm84%3.1 m/s2.7
199417.0°C13.8°C10.5°C21.4°C4.1°C105 mm85%2.8 m/s2.8
199314.8°C11.5°C8.2°C21.9°C1.1°C105 mm82%3.1 m/s2.7
199217.3°C14.0°C10.7°C21.7°C5.8°C125 mm86%3 m/s2.4
199116.8°C13.5°C10.2°C23.3°C3.5°C73 mm82%2.9 m/s2.9
199018.1°C14.8°C11.5°C23.2°C-0.7°C99 mm83%3.2 m/s2.5
1989 ❄️11.6°C7.9°C4.2°C19.3°C-9.2°C165 mm83%3.4 m/s2.7
198816.0°C12.6°C9.2°C20.3°C1.7°C61 mm83%2.8 m/s2.9
198717.4°C14.3°C11.2°C22.2°C1.9°C113 mm83%3.1 m/s2.5
198615.1°C12.2°C9.3°C22.3°C4.9°C114 mm86%3.2 m/s2.3
198514.5°C10.7°C6.9°C23.9°C-2.7°C127 mm79%3 m/s3
198419.1°C15.9°C12.7°C22.6°C-1.5°C73 mm88%2.4 m/s2.6
198314.2°C10.3°C6.4°C21.6°C-6.7°C170 mm83%3.7 m/s—
198217.8°C14.9°C12.0°C24.1°C1.0°C240 mm86%3.7 m/s—
198115.7°C12.0°C8.2°C21.8°C-3.0°C172 mm75%3.5 m/s—

Actual recorded December data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Daphne December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Daphne in December?▼

The average high in December is around 16.7°C with lows near 9.7°C (mean 13.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Daphne in December?▼

December averages 131 mm of rainfall in Daphne, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 380 mm in 2009.

What was the hottest December on record in Daphne?▼

The hottest December reached 25°C in 2022. The coldest dipped to -9.2°C in 1989.

Has December in Daphne gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.3°C to 17.7°C and overnight lows from 9.2°C to 10.9°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Daphne?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Daphne and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 16.7°C daytime highs and 9.7°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Daphne?▼

Not quite — December is the 2nd coolest month in Daphne, averaging 13.2°C.

What should I pack for Daphne in December?▼

For December in Daphne, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 16.7°C and lows of 9.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Daphne humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 83% — quite humid.

How windy is Daphne in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 3.1 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 3.7 m/s (1982).

Which December had the most rainfall in Daphne?▼

The wettest December on record was 2009 with 380 mm. On average, December sees 131 mm.

Where does this December weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Daphne behaves each December, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for December specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.