December weather forecastAghada, Ireland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Aghada, Ireland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 5°C (41°F) and an average high of 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Temperature

December's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a frosty 8.8°C (47.8°F) from November's 10.2°C (50.4°F). Aghada sees a minor drop to an average minimum temperature of 5°C (41°F) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Aghada is December, when the rain falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Aghada, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of snow. Throughout the year, in Aghada, there are 3.8 snowfall days, and 20mm (0.79") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Aghada, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 4:32 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Aghada, Ireland. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Aghada experiences an average high-temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F) and a low-temperature of 5°C (41°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Aghada, Ireland, are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

The average relative humidity in December in Aghada is 87%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.3 days and accumulates 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

In Aghada, Ireland, in December, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation.

In Aghada, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

In Aghada, Ireland, the average day length in December is 7h and 52min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Aghada, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 4:32 pm GMT.

In Aghada, Ireland, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Aghada is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Aghada, Ireland

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.8°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 (8.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Aghada, Ireland

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Aghada, Ireland

  • Average wind speed in December: 23.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (16.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Aghada, Ireland

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, March and April (84%).

Average rainfall in December
Aghada, Ireland

  • Average rainfall in December: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (33mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Aghada, Ireland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Aghada, Ireland

  • Average snowfall in December: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Aghada, Ireland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Aghada, Ireland

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Aghada, Ireland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Aghada, Ireland

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Aghada, Ireland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in December
Aghada, Ireland

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).