December weather forecastCarrickmines, Ireland
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Carrickmines, Ireland, with an average temperature varying between 5.4°C (41.7°F) and 8.5°C (47.3°F).Temperature
In December, Carrickmines experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 10.1°C (50.2°F) in November to a chilly 8.5°C (47.3°F). The temperature in Carrickmines during December experiences a small drop from daytime peaks, recording an average of 5.4°C (41.7°F) at night.Humidity
In Carrickmines, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Carrickmines, in December, during 17 rainfall days, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Carrickmines, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200.5 days and collects up to 530mm (20.87") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of snow.Daylight
With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Carrickmines.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 4:16 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Carrickmines, Ireland, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Carrickmines are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Carrickmines, Ireland
- Average high temperature in December: 8.5°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (16.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (7.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 5.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.4°C).
Average pressure in December
Carrickmines, 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
Carrickmines, Ireland
- Average wind speed in December: 25.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (25.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.9km/h).
Average humidity in December
Carrickmines, Ireland
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (82%).
Average rainfall in December
Carrickmines, Ireland
- Average rainfall in December: 55mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (27mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Carrickmines, Ireland
- Average rainfall days in December: 17 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are March and September (14.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Carrickmines, Ireland
- Average snowfall in December: 9mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Carrickmines, Ireland
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.3 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
Carrickmines, Ireland
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Carrickmines, Ireland
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (11.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Carrickmines, 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
Carrickmines, Ireland
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 48).
Average visibility in December
Carrickmines, Ireland
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (9km).
