December weather forecast
Ballyshannon, Ireland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ballyshannon, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 7.5°C (45.5°F) and an average low of 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December records an average high-temperature of a still chilly 7.5°C (45.5°F), barely varying from November's 9.1°C (48.4°F). A consistent nighttime average temperature of 4.4°C (39.9°F) is maintained during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ballyshannon, Ireland, during December, the rain falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ballyshannon, Ireland, there are 234.8 rainfall days, and 634mm (24.96") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ballyshannon, Ireland, in December, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 6mm (0.24") of snow. In Ballyshannon, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.4 days and aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ballyshannon is December, with an average of 7h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:54 am and sunset at 4:17 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ballyshannon is 3.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ballyshannon in December?
Ballyshannon in December has an average high-temperature of 7.5°C (45.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 4.4°C (39.9°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Ballyshannon?
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.
How much does it rain in Ballyshannon in December?
In Ballyshannon, during December, the rain falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December in Ballyshannon?
In Ballyshannon, Ireland, during December, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Ballyshannon?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 24min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Ballyshannon have in December?
The average day length in December is 7h and 23min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ballyshannon?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:54 am and sunset at 4:17 pm GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Ballyshannon have in December?
In Ballyshannon, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ballyshannon?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ballyshannon, Ireland.
What is the UV index reading in December in Ballyshannon?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ballyshannon is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ballyshannon, Ireland
  • Average high temperature in December: 7.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (11.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (3.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Ballyshannon, Ireland
  • Average pressure in December: 1008.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ballyshannon, Ireland
  • Average wind speed in December: 23km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (23.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ballyshannon, Ireland
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, July, August and September (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (82%).

Average rainfall in December
Ballyshannon, Ireland
  • Average rainfall in December: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (75mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (30mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ballyshannon, Ireland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (16.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ballyshannon, Ireland
  • Average snowfall in December: 6mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Ballyshannon, Ireland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Ballyshannon, Ireland
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ballyshannon, Ireland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (9.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Ballyshannon, 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
Ballyshannon, Ireland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The months with the most cloud cover are January and August (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 58).

Average visibility in December
Ballyshannon, Ireland
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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