December weather forecast
Artane, Ireland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Artane, Ireland, with an average temperature varying between 8.3°C (46.9°F) and 4.6°C (40.3°F).

Temperature

December is marked by an average high-temperature of a still frosty 8.3°C (46.9°F), almost identical to the preceding month. During December, the nighttime temperatures in Artane align closely with the daytime averages, measuring 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 Artane, Ireland, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.4 rainfall days, and 362mm (14.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. 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 December, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 4:15 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Artane is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Artane are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Artane?
Artane in December has an average high-temperature of 8.3°C (46.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 4.6°C (40.3°F).
What is the most humid month in Artane?
The months with the highest humidity are July and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.
What is the average humidity in December in Artane?
The average relative humidity in December in Artane is 86%.
How many days does it rain in December in Artane?
In Artane, in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it snow the most in Artane?
The month with the most snowfall in Artane, Ireland, is December, when snow falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of snow.
How much does it snow in Artane in December?
In Artane, Ireland, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Artane?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Artane?
In Artane, the average day length in December is 7h and 36min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Artane?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 4:15 pm GMT.
How long on average sun shines in December in Artane?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Artane is 4.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Artane?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Artane.
What is the UV index reading in December in Artane?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Artane, Ireland
Average temperature in December
Artane, 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 - Artane, Ireland
Average pressure in December
Artane, 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 - Artane, Ireland
Average wind speed in December
Artane, 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 - Artane, Ireland
Average humidity in December
Artane, 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 - Artane, Ireland
Average rainfall in December
Artane, 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 - Artane, Ireland
Average rainfall days in December
Artane, 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 - Artane, Ireland
Average snowfall in December
Artane, 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 - Artane, Ireland
Average snowfall days in December
Artane, 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 - Artane, Ireland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Artane, Ireland
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 4min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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 - Artane, Ireland
Average sunshine days in December
Artane, 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 - Artane, Ireland
Average UV index in December
Artane, 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 - Artane, Ireland
Average cloud cover in December
Artane, 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 - Artane, Ireland
Average visibility in December
Artane, 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).

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