December weather forecast
Oban, United Kingdom

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oban, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 6.3°C (43.3°F) and min 3.2°C (37.8°F).

Temperature

Oban observes an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6.3°C (43.3°F) in December, barely different from 8.1°C (46.6°F) in November. Oban's nighttime average temperature in December drops marginally from the daytime highs, settling at a cold 3.2°C (37.8°F).

Humidity

In Oban, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 23.7 days and accumulates 144mm (5.67") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.1 snowfall days, it receives 14mm (0.55") of snow. Throughout the year, in Oban, United Kingdom, there are 11 snowfall days, and 126mm (4.96") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Oban, United Kingdom, is 9.8°C (49.6°F).
Note: Diving into 9.8°C (49.6°F) when it's under 10°C (50°F) can cause immediate cold shock symptoms, marked by hyperventilation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:32 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:55 am and sunset at 3:54 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Oban?

In Oban, 6.3°C (43.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 3.2°C (37.8°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Oban?

In Oban, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

What is the rainiest month in Oban?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Oban, United Kingdom. Rain falls for 23.7 days and accumulates 144mm (5.67") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Oban in December?

In Oban, United Kingdom, in December, it is raining for 23.7 days, with typically 144mm (5.67") of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Oban?

December is the first month it typically snows in Oban, United Kingdom. Throughout December, in the average 2.1 snowfall days, it receives 14mm (0.55") of snow.

What is the water temperature in December in Oban?

In December, the average sea temperature in Oban, United Kingdom, is 9.8°C (49.6°F). Swimming in 9.8°C (49.6°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oban?

The month with the shortest days in Oban, United Kingdom, is December, with an average of 7h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Oban?

In Oban, United Kingdom, the average day length in December is 6h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Oban?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:32 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:55 am and sunset at 3:54 pm GMT.

How long on average sun shines in December in Oban?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Oban, United Kingdom, is 3.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Oban?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Oban?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Oban, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Oban, United Kingdom

Average temperature in December - Oban, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (15.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°C).

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Average pressure in December
Oban, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December - Oban, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1006.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Oban, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December - Oban, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 21km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (22.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.2km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Oban, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December - Oban, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (80%).

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Average rainfall in December
Oban, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December - Oban, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 144mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (144mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (51mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Oban, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December - Oban, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (18.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Oban, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December - Oban, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 14mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (46mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Oban, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Oban, United Kingdom

Average sea temperature in December - Oban, United Kingdom
  • Average sea temperature in December: 9.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.4°C).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oban, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Oban, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December - Oban, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (10.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Oban, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Oban, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December - Oban, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 55).

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Average visibility in December
Oban, United Kingdom

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

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

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