December weather forecastAshbourne, Ireland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Ashbourne, Ireland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.6°C (40.3°F) and 8.3°C (46.9°F).

Temperature

Ashbourne experiences an average high-temperature of a still frosty 8.3°C (46.9°F) in December, marking an insignificant shift from 9.9°C (49.8°F) in November. The nighttime temperature in Ashbourne demonstrates a marginal decline, averaging at a wintry 4.6°C (40.3°F) during December.

Humidity

July and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Ashbourne, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation. In Ashbourne, 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 Ashbourne. 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 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, in Ashbourne, sunrise is at 8:41 am and sunset at 4:16 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ashbourne, is 8.3°C (46.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 4.6°C (40.3°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Ashbourne are July and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Ashbourne is 86%.

In Ashbourne, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Ashbourne is December, when snow falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of snow.

In Ashbourne, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 12mm (0.47") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Ashbourne is December, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Ashbourne is 7h and 35min.

On the first day of December in Ashbourne, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:41 am and sunset at 4:16 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

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

In Ashbourne, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ashbourne, 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
Ashbourne, 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
Ashbourne, 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
Ashbourne, 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
Ashbourne, 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
Ashbourne, 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
Ashbourne, 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
Ashbourne, 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
Ashbourne, Ireland

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min

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 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
Ashbourne, 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
Ashbourne, 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
Ashbourne, 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
Ashbourne, 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).