December weather forecastBallypickas, Ireland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Ballypickas, Ireland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.2°C (36°F) and an average high of 6.9°C (44.4°F).

Temperature

Ballypickas experiences its coldest period in January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 6.9°C (44.4°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Ballypickas are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

In Ballypickas, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.1 rainfall days, and 248mm (9.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ballypickas are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout December, 7mm (0.28") of snow is accumulated. In Ballypickas, Ireland, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.4 days and aggregates up to 55mm (2.17") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:41 am and sunset at 4:22 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ballypickas 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Ballypickas's lowest temperatures tend to occur in January and December, with an average high-temperature of 6.9°C (44.4°F).

Ballypickas in December has an average high-temperature of 6.9°C (44.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 2.2°C (36°F).

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

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

In December, in Ballypickas, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Ballypickas, Ireland, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout December, 7mm (0.28") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Ballypickas, Ireland, the average day length in December is 7h and 41min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ballypickas, sunrise is at 8:41 am and sunset at 4:22 pm GMT.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ballypickas, Ireland, is 3.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Ballypickas, Ireland, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ballypickas, Ireland

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (6.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Ballypickas, Ireland

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ballypickas, Ireland

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ballypickas, Ireland

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

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

Average rainfall in December
Ballypickas, Ireland

  • Average rainfall in December: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (34mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (15mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ballypickas, Ireland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ballypickas, Ireland

  • Average snowfall in December: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ballypickas, Ireland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 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
Ballypickas, Ireland

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ballypickas, Ireland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Ballypickas, Ireland

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May and 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
Ballypickas, Ireland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 60).

Average visibility in December
Ballypickas, Ireland

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February and March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (7km).