December Rainfall and Precipitation in Dorset

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Dorset, the United Kingdom in December.

Dorset, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences in December precipitation ranging from a moderate 74 mm (2.9 in) in Thorncombe to a high 108 mm (4.3 in) in Portland. December is part of the winter season.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Dorset precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Dorset, the United Kingdom receive in December?

Rainfall in Bournemouth during December is on the lighter side, averaging about 97 mm (3.8 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in Dorset, the United Kingdom in December?

Rainfall in Bournemouth typically falls on roughly 17 days days in December.

Is December part of the rainy season in Dorset, the United Kingdom?

December is generally a drier month for Dorset, the United Kingdom, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in December in Dorset, the United Kingdom?

Looking at our data, Portland tops the wettest-cities list in Dorset, the United Kingdom for December, with monthly rainfall averaging 108 mm (4.3 in).

What is the driest city in December in Dorset, the United Kingdom?

Thorncombe is the driest city we have data for in Dorset, the United Kingdom in December, with monthly rainfall close to 74 mm (2.9 in).

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