December weather forecastBallybay, Ireland

December weather for Ballybay, Ireland: The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Ballybay, Ireland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 1.9°C (35.4°F) and an average high of 6.3°C (43.3°F). January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months in Ballybay, Ireland.

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Ballybay, Ireland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 1.9°C (35.4°F) and an average high of 6.3°C (43.3°F).

Temperature

Shifting into December, Ballybay records an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6.3°C (43.3°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. In December, Ballybay's nights cool slightly to a consistent average temperature of 1.9°C (35.4°F).

Humidity

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Ballybay, during December, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ballybay, Ireland, there are 165.8 rainfall days, and 271mm (10.67") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow. Throughout the year, in Ballybay, there are 8.4 snowfall days, and 47mm (1.85") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ballybay.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:47 am and sunset at 4:14 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ballybay, Ireland, is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ballybay are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ballybay are 6.3°C (43.3°F) and 1.9°C (35.4°F) respectively.

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months in Ballybay, Ireland.

In Ballybay, Ireland, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

In December, in Ballybay, Ireland, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Ballybay, Ireland, is 7h and 28min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:47 am and sunset at 4:14 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December in Ballybay is 3.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Ballybay are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ballybay is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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8.1°C

6.3°C

5.9°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

17.1km/h

19km/h

19.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

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Average snowfall days

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12.7

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Average temperature in December
Ballybay, Ireland

Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.9°C).

Average low temperature in December: 1.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Ballybay, Ireland

Average pressure in December: 1009.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ballybay, Ireland

Average wind speed in December: 17.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ballybay, Ireland

Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (86%).

Average rainfall in December
Ballybay, Ireland

Average rainfall in December: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (34mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ballybay, Ireland

Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ballybay, Ireland

Average snowfall in December: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (20mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ballybay, Ireland

Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 7h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and October (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ballybay, Ireland

Average sunshine days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7 days).

Average UV index in December
Ballybay, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).