Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
December
Weather in December
Temperature
With the onset of December, a modest change to a chilly 8.9°C (48°F) from November's 10.1°C (50.2°F) is noted in high-temperature. Consistently, Carrickbeg reports average nighttime temperatures of 5.2°C (41.4°F) during December, a marginal step down from its daytime highs.Humidity
July and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout December, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated. In Carrickbeg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.8 days and collects up to 344mm (13.54") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Carrickbeg, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.4 snowfall days, and 10mm (0.39") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 4:26 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Carrickbeg, Ireland, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Carrickbeg. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in December?
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What is the average humidity in December?
How much does it rain in December?
How many days does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Carrickbeg have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
How long on average sun shines in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in December?
Average temperature in December
Carrickbeg, Ireland
- Average high temperature in December: 8.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 5.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (4.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Carrickbeg, Ireland
- Average pressure in December: 1012.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Carrickbeg, Ireland
- Average wind speed in December: 25km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (25km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (16.4km/h).
Average humidity in December
Carrickbeg, Ireland
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, March and April (84%).
Average rainfall in December
Carrickbeg, Ireland
- Average rainfall in December: 39mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (17mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Carrickbeg, Ireland
- Average rainfall days in December: 15 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Carrickbeg, Ireland
- Average snowfall in December: 2mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Carrickbeg, Ireland
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 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
Carrickbeg, Ireland
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Carrickbeg, Ireland
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Carrickbeg, Ireland
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Carrickbeg, Ireland
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 49).
Average visibility in December
Carrickbeg, Ireland
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July and August (9km).
