December weather forecast
Long Preston, United Kingdom

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Long Preston, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 1.4°C (34.5°F) and max 5.4°C (41.7°F).

Temperature

Long Preston, United Kingdom, notes an average high-temperature of a wintry 5.4°C (41.7°F) in December, hardly diverging from November. Long Preston nights in December witness a mild cool down to an average temperature of 1.4°C (34.5°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

In Long Preston, United Kingdom, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. In Long Preston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.3 days and collects up to 289mm (11.38") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Long Preston. In Long Preston, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 15mm (0.59") of snow. In Long Preston, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.8 days and aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Long Preston is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 3:56 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 7, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Long Preston in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Long Preston, United Kingdom, are 5.4°C (41.7°F) and 1.4°C (34.5°F) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Long Preston?

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months in Long Preston.

What is the average humidity in December in Long Preston?

In December, the average relative humidity is 92%.

How many days does it rain in December in Long Preston?

In Long Preston, United Kingdom, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Long Preston?

In Long Preston, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 15mm (0.59") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Long Preston?

With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Long Preston, United Kingdom.

How many hours of daylight does Long Preston have in December?

In December, the average day length in Long Preston, United Kingdom, is 7h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Long Preston?

On the first day of December in Long Preston, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 3:56 pm GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Long Preston have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Long Preston is 3.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Long Preston?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Long Preston?

In Long Preston, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Long Preston, United Kingdom

Average temperature in December - Long Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 5.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Long Preston, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December - Long Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Long Preston, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December - Long Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 19km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Long Preston, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December - Long Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (84%).

Average rainfall in December
Long Preston, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December - Long Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (33mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Long Preston, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December - Long Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Long Preston, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December - Long Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 15mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (28mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Long Preston, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December - Long Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Long Preston, United Kingdom

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Long Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Long Preston, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December - Long Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Long Preston, United Kingdom

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Long Preston, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December - Long Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 59).

Average visibility in December
Long Preston, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December - Long Preston, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).

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