December weather forecastDingle, Ireland

December

Weather in December

December completes the yearly weather cycle in Dingle, Ireland. The sea temperature keeps its downward trend, bottoming out at roughly 11.1°C (52°F), documenting the chilliest average since the start of the year. In step, daylight is at its shortest, reflecting the typical mood of the winter season. Contrasted against November, December's chillier conditions round off the weather changes experienced throughout the year. The weather in December in Dingle is generally a conclusion of the year's climate variations.

Sea temperature

In Dingle, in December, the average water temperature is 11.1°C (52°F).
Note: Unprotected swimming in 11.1°C (52°F) is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 10°C (50°F), leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:28 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:49 am and sunset at 4:38 pm GMT.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Dingle, Ireland, in December, the average water temperature is 11.1°C (52°F). Swimming in 11.1°C (52°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dingle, Ireland.

In Dingle, the average day length in December is 7h and 49min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:28 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dingle, Ireland, sunrise is at 8:49 am and sunset at 4:38 pm GMT.

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Average sea temperature in December
Dingle, Ireland

Average sea temperature in December: 11.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (9.9°C).

Average daylight in December
Dingle, Ireland

Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

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).