December weather forecastBallaghaderreen, Ireland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ballaghaderreen, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 3.1°C (37.6°F) and an average high of 7.2°C (45°F).

Temperature

Ballaghaderreen's shift into December is marked by a subtle change to a still chilly 7.2°C (45°F) from November's 8.9°C (48°F) in temperature. In Ballaghaderreen, the December nights are characterized by an average low-temperature of 3.1°C (37.6°F), a minor dip from daytime readings.

Humidity

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Ballaghaderreen, in December, during 19.3 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ballaghaderreen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 258.3 days and collects up to 829mm (32.64") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Ballaghaderreen, in December, during 1.1 snowfall days, 9mm (0.35") of snow is typically accumulated. In Ballaghaderreen, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.1 days and aggregates up to 125mm (4.92") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:52 am and sunset at 4:22 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ballaghaderreen is 3.7h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Ballaghaderreen, 7.2°C (45°F) is the average high-temperature and 3.1°C (37.6°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

The months with the highest humidity are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

In Ballaghaderreen, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

In Ballaghaderreen, in December, during 19.3 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout December, 9mm (0.35") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 7h and 30min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:52 am and sunset at 4:22 pm GMT.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Ballaghaderreen, Ireland

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Ballaghaderreen, Ireland

  • Average pressure in December: 1009.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ballaghaderreen, Ireland

  • Average wind speed in December: 19.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ballaghaderreen, Ireland

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (84%).

Average rainfall in December
Ballaghaderreen, Ireland

  • Average rainfall in December: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (96mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and September (51mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ballaghaderreen, Ireland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (17 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ballaghaderreen, Ireland

  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (43mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ballaghaderreen, Ireland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 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
Ballaghaderreen, Ireland

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 30min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ballaghaderreen, Ireland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (8.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Ballaghaderreen, Ireland

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Ballaghaderreen, Ireland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 60).

Average visibility in December
Ballaghaderreen, Ireland

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (7km).