December weather forecast
Durham, United Kingdom

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Durham, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 2.6°C (36.7°F) and 6.1°C (43°F).

Temperature

As Durham transitions into December, the average high-temperature stands at a still frosty 6.1°C (43°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. Durham notes a steady average temperature of 2.6°C (36.7°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The most humid month in Durham is December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Durham, United Kingdom, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.5 rainfall days, and 403mm (15.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Durham, United Kingdom, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 5mm (0.2") of snow. In Durham, United Kingdom, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.7 days and aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Durham, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 3:44 pm. On the last day of December, in Durham, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 3:49 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Durham, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Durham, United Kingdom, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Durham?

The high-temperature, in December, in Durham, records 6.1°C (43°F), while the low-temperature is 2.6°C (36.7°F).

What is the most humid month in Durham?

December is the most humid month in Durham, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in December in Durham?

In December, the average relative humidity in Durham, United Kingdom, is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Durham?

In Durham, United Kingdom, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Durham in December?

In Durham, United Kingdom, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 5mm (0.2") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Durham?

December has the shortest days of the year in Durham, United Kingdom, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Durham have in December?

The average day length in December in Durham, United Kingdom, is 7h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Durham?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 3:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 3:49 pm GMT.

How long on average sun shines in December in Durham?

The average sunshine duration in December in Durham, United Kingdom, is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Durham?

The months with the lowest UV index in Durham are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Durham?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Durham is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Durham, United Kingdom

Average temperature in December - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).

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Average pressure in December
Durham, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1010mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Durham, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 19.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.9km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Durham, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (79%).

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Average rainfall in December
Durham, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Durham, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Durham, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Durham, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Durham, United Kingdom

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, October and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Durham, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Durham, United Kingdom

Average UV index in December - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Durham, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 47).

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Average visibility in December
Durham, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December - Durham, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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