December weather forecast
Shotts, United Kingdom

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Shotts, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 5°C (41°F) and 1.4°C (34.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December coincides with an average high-temperature of an icy 5°C (41°F), indicating a minimal shift from November's 7.4°C (45.3°F). Shotts's nighttime temperatures in December display a slight drop from daytime highs, averaging to 1.4°C (34.5°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Shotts are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In Shotts, in December, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 217.9 rainfall days, and 576mm (22.68") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Shotts. In Shotts, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of snow. In Shotts, United Kingdom, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.8 days and aggregates up to 182mm (7.17") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 3:47 pm. On the last day of December, in Shotts, sunrise is at 8:45 am and sunset at 3:51 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Shotts is 3.8h.

UV index

In Shotts, United Kingdom, 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 the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Shotts?

During December, Shotts experiences an average high-temperature of 5°C (41°F) and a low-temperature of 1.4°C (34.5°F).

What is the most humid month in Shotts?

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are most humid months in Shotts.

What is the average humidity in December in Shotts?

In Shotts, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How much does it rain in Shotts in December?

In Shotts, in December, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shotts in December?

In Shotts, United Kingdom, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 23mm (0.91") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shotts?

With an average of 7h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shotts, United Kingdom.

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

In December, the average day length in Shotts is 7h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Shotts?

On the first day of December in Shotts, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 3:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:45 am and sunset at 3:51 pm GMT.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shotts?

The average sunshine duration in December in Shotts is 3.8h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Shotts?

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

Average temperature in December - Shotts, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.8°C).

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Average pressure in December
Shotts, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December - Shotts, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1008.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Shotts, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December - Shotts, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.1km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Shotts, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December - Shotts, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (82%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shotts, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December - Shotts, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (28mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Shotts, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December - Shotts, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shotts, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December - Shotts, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 23mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (64mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Shotts, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December - Shotts, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.6 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
Shotts, United Kingdom

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shotts, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are April and June (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shotts, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December - Shotts, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (11.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shotts, United Kingdom

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

The months with the highest UV index are May and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Shotts, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December - Shotts, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 57).

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Average visibility in December
Shotts, United Kingdom

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

The months with the highest visibility are March and April (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (7km).

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