December weather forecastArdcath, Ireland
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Ardcath, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 4.6°C (40.3°F) and 8.3°C (46.9°F).Temperature
Ardcath commences December with an average high-temperature of a still frosty 8.3°C (46.9°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Ardcath records a mild decrease in temperature during the nights of December, averaging a wintry 4.6°C (40.3°F).Humidity
July and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Ardcath, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation. In Ardcath, Ireland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.4 days and collects up to 362mm (14.25") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Ardcath, Ireland. Snow falls for 0.9 days and accumulates 12mm (0.47") of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of December, in Ardcath, sunrise is at 8:42 am and sunset at 4:15 pm GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Ardcath is 4.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Ardcath are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ardcath, Ireland
- Average high temperature in December: 8.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.6°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 4.6°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (3.9°C).
Average pressure in December
Ardcath, Ireland
- Average pressure in December: 1010.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.2mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Ardcath, Ireland
- Average wind speed in December: 24.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (24.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (15.2km/h).
Average humidity in December
Ardcath, Ireland
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and December (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (83%).
Average rainfall in December
Ardcath, Ireland
- Average rainfall in December: 35mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (19mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Ardcath, Ireland
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ardcath, Ireland
- Average snowfall in December: 12mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Ardcath, Ireland
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Ardcath, Ireland
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are April, May and June (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ardcath, Ireland
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Ardcath, Ireland
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Ardcath, Ireland
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 50).
Average visibility in December
Ardcath, Ireland
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (9km).
