December weather forecast
Painscastle, United Kingdom

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Painscastle, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.4°C (43.5°F) and 2.2°C (36°F).

Temperature

The transition into December marks the average high-temperature at a still frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F), differing minimally from November's 8.4°C (47.1°F). Painscastle upholds a consistent average temperature of 2.2°C (36°F) throughout the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Painscastle, in December, during 17.4 rainfall days, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 192.1 rainfall days, and 471mm (18.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Painscastle, in December, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 17mm (0.67") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.1 snowfall days, and 120mm (4.72") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:10 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Painscastle is 3.2h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 8, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Painscastle during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Painscastle, is 6.4°C (43.5°F), while the low-temperature averages to 2.2°C (36°F).

What are the most humid months in Painscastle?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Painscastle?

The average relative humidity in December in Painscastle, United Kingdom, is 92%.

How much does it rain in Painscastle in December?

In December, in Painscastle, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout December, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Painscastle?

In Painscastle, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 17mm (0.67") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Painscastle?

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Painscastle, United Kingdom.

How many hours of daylight does Painscastle have in December?

The average day length in December in Painscastle is 7h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Painscastle?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:10 pm GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Painscastle have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Painscastle, United Kingdom, is 3.2h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Painscastle?

In Painscastle, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Painscastle, United Kingdom

Average temperature in December - Painscastle, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (0.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Painscastle, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December - Painscastle, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Painscastle, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December - Painscastle, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Painscastle, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December - Painscastle, 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 (85%).

Average rainfall in December
Painscastle, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December - Painscastle, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Painscastle, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December - Painscastle, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and November (18.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (13.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Painscastle, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December - Painscastle, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 17mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (30mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Painscastle, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December - Painscastle, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Painscastle, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Painscastle, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December - Painscastle, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Painscastle, United Kingdom

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Painscastle, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December - Painscastle, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 73).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 60).

Average visibility in December
Painscastle, United Kingdom

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August, September, October and November (7km).

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