Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
December
Weather in December
Temperature
The weather during December records an average high-temperature of a still chilly 8.1°C (46.6°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. In December, a low-temperature average of 4.3°C (39.7°F) is characteristic of Athenry, marking a minor shift from daytime temperatures.Humidity
January, July through December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months in Athenry.Rainfall
In December, in Athenry, the rain falls for 20.8 days. Throughout December, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Athenry, there are 235.1 rainfall days, and 619mm (24.37") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall in Athenry. December is the first month it typically snows in Athenry. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow. In Athenry, Ireland, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.1 days and aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of snow.Daylight
With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:49 am and sunset at 4:26 pm GMT.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year in Athenry, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. 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
What are the temperatures in Athenry in December?
What are the most humid months in Athenry?
What is the average humidity in December in Athenry?
How much does it rain in Athenry in December?
When does it start snowing in Athenry?
What is the month with the shortest days in Athenry?
What is the average length of the day in December in Athenry?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Athenry?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Athenry?
How many hours of sunshine does Athenry have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Athenry?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Athenry?
Average temperature in December
Athenry, Ireland
- Average high temperature in December: 8.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.9°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 4.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Athenry, Ireland
- Average pressure in December: 1010.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.7mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Athenry, Ireland
- Average wind speed in December: 22.2km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (22.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.8km/h).
Average humidity in December
Athenry, Ireland
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, July, August, September, October, November and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (83%).
Average rainfall in December
Athenry, Ireland
- Average rainfall in December: 66mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (36mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Athenry, Ireland
- Average rainfall days in December: 20.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (17.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Athenry, Ireland
- Average snowfall in December: 4mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Athenry, Ireland
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (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
Athenry, 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: 3h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Athenry, Ireland
- Average sunshine days in December: 7.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (9.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Athenry, Ireland
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Athenry, Ireland
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 56).
Average visibility in December
Athenry, Ireland
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (8km).
