December weather forecastCarracastle, Ireland
December weather for Carracastle, Ireland: In Carracastle, during December, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. In Carracastle, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 9mm (0.35") of snow.
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Carracastle, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 7.2°C (45°F) and min 3.1°C (37.6°F).Temperature
December's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still chilly 7.2°C (45°F), diverging marginally from November's 8.9°C (48°F). December's average low temperature is a cold 3.1°C (37.6°F), displaying a subtle drop from its daily peak.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.Rainfall
In Carracastle, in December, during 19.3 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Carracastle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 258.3 days and collects up to 829mm (32.64") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Carracastle are January through April, November and December. In Carracastle, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 9mm (0.35") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.1 snowfall days, and 125mm (4.92") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Carracastle is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:53 am and sunset at 4:22 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Carracastle, the average sunshine in December 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Carracastle, 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
Carracastle, 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
Carracastle, 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
Carracastle, 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
Carracastle, 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
Carracastle, 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
Carracastle, 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
Carracastle, 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
Carracastle, 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
Carracastle, 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
Carracastle, 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
Carracastle, 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
Carracastle, 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).
