December weather forecast
Skipton, United Kingdom

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The arrival of December brings an average high-temperature of a wintry 5.4°C (41.7°F), nearly identical to November's 7.5°C (45.5°F). Nighttime temperatures during December report a consistent average 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 December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.3 rainfall days, and 289mm (11.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Skipton, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 3:55 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Skipton is 3.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Skipton are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Resources | Updated: Feb 8, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Skipton in December?

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

What are the most humid months in Skipton?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Skipton?

In December, the average relative humidity is 92%.

How much does it rain in Skipton in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Skipton in December?

In Skipton, United Kingdom, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 15mm (0.59") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Skipton?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Skipton is 7h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Skipton?

On the first day of December in Skipton, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 3:55 pm GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Skipton have in December?

In Skipton, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Skipton?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Skipton?

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

Average temperature in December - Skipton, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Skipton, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December - Skipton, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Skipton, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December - Skipton, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Skipton, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December - Skipton, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Skipton, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December - Skipton, 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).

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Average rainfall days in December
Skipton, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December - Skipton, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Skipton, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December - Skipton, 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).

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Average snowfall days in December
Skipton, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December - Skipton, 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).

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

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

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Skipton, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December - Skipton, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Skipton, United Kingdom

Average UV index in December - Skipton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Skipton, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December - Skipton, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Skipton, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December - Skipton, 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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