Weather in December
Temperature
The temperature hits its lowest levels in January and December, recording an average high-temperature of 7°C (44.6°F).Rainfall
During December, South Shields regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in South Shields, 520mm (20.47") of rain is accumulated.Sea temperature
In South Shields, the average seawater temperature in December is 9.1°C (48.4°F).Note: Swimming in 9.1°C (48.4°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
Daylight
The month with the shortest days in South Shields is December, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December in South Shields, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 3:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 3:47 pm GMT.
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Average temperature in December
South Shields, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 7°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (18°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (7°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (13°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, February and December (3°C).
Average rainfall in December
South Shields, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 50mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (30mm).
Average sea temperature in December
South Shields, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in December: 9.1°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (6.7°C).
Average daylight in December
South Shields, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).
South Shields, United Kingdom
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