December weather forecastArdfert, Ireland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Ardfert, Ireland, with an average temperature ranging between min 5.6°C (42.1°F) and max 8.7°C (47.7°F).

Temperature

Ardfert's December average high-temperature settles at a frosty 8.7°C (47.7°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. December nights in Ardfert reveal a minor deviation from daytime highs, with a mean low-temperature of 5.6°C (42.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.4 days and accumulates 80mm (3.15") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Ardfert is December, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, in Ardfert, sunrise is at 8:48 am and sunset at 4:35 pm GMT.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 8.7°C (47.7°F) and a low-temperature of 5.6°C (42.1°F).

In Ardfert, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.4 days and accumulates 80mm (3.15") of precipitation.

In Ardfert, in December, during 20.4 rainfall days, 80mm (3.15") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Ardfert is December, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of snow.

In Ardfert, Ireland, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 16mm (0.63") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ardfert.

The average day length in December in Ardfert is 7h and 47min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ardfert, sunrise is at 8:48 am and sunset at 4:35 pm GMT.

January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In Ardfert, Ireland, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ardfert, Ireland, is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Ardfert, Ireland

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Ardfert, Ireland

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ardfert, Ireland

  • Average wind speed in December: 23.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ardfert, Ireland

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August, September and October (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (82%).

Average rainfall in December
Ardfert, Ireland

  • Average rainfall in December: 80mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (42mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ardfert, Ireland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (16.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ardfert, Ireland

  • Average snowfall in December: 16mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ardfert, Ireland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ardfert, Ireland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (10.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Ardfert, Ireland

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Ardfert, Ireland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in December
Ardfert, Ireland

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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