December weather forecastClones, Ireland

December

Weather in December

In December, the full force of winter makes its presence felt in Clones. The city registers the year's lowest average high temperature, a chilly 6.4°C (43.5°F). As the shortest daylight month, December marks the culmination of the decreasing daylight trend initiated in July. Despite the cold weather and reduced light, Clones continues to enchant visitors with its winter landscape. With the arrival of Christmas and holiday cheer, the weather adds to the city's festive atmosphere, rounding the year off on a magical note.

Temperature

The shift into December in Clones reveals an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F), closely mirroring November's climate. The December average low temperature in Clones, marginally lower than the daytime high, records at a wintry 1.8°C (35.2°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Clones, during December, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. In Clones, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.5 days and collects up to 381mm (15") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Clones are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Clones. Throughout December, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow. In Clones, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.9 days and aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Clones is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:48 am and sunset at 4:15 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Clones, Ireland, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Clones, Ireland. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Clones vary between a high-temperature of 6.4°C (43.5°F) and a low-temperature of 1.8°C (35.2°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December in Clones is 92%.

In Clones, Ireland, during December, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Clones, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 7h and 27min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:48 am and sunset at 4:15 pm GMT.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Clones is 3.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

8.2°C

6.4°C

5.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.6km/h

18.4km/h

18.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.6

10.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

64%

66%

Average visibility

8km

Average temperature in December
Clones, Ireland

Average high temperature in December: 6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.9°C).

Average low temperature in December: 1.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Clones, Ireland

Average pressure in December: 1009.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Clones, Ireland

Average wind speed in December: 17.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Clones, Ireland

Average humidity in December: 92%

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

Average rainfall in December
Clones, Ireland

Average rainfall in December: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (48mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Clones, Ireland

Average rainfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (13.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clones, Ireland

Average snowfall in December: 5mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Clones, Ireland

Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.1 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
Clones, Ireland

Average daylight in December: 7h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and October (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clones, Ireland

Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (12 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Clones, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).