December weather forecastDolphins Barn, Ireland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Dolphins Barn, Ireland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 3.2°C (37.8°F) and an average high of 7.1°C (44.8°F).

Temperature

As Dolphins Barn, Ireland, transitions from November to December, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still chilly 7.1°C (44.8°F), nearly the same as the previous 9.1°C (48.4°F). Nights in Dolphins Barn, Ireland, during December maintain a steady temperature, averaging at a wintry 3.2°C (37.8°F).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In Dolphins Barn, during December, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation. In Dolphins Barn, Ireland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 208.7 days and collects up to 560mm (22.05") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Dolphins Barn. In Dolphins Barn, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 15mm (0.59") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.4 snowfall days, and 70mm (2.76") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 36min 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 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 4:16 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 7.1°C (44.8°F) and the low-temperature is 3.2°C (37.8°F).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

In Dolphins Barn, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

In Dolphins Barn, during December, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation.

In Dolphins Barn, Ireland, during December, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 7h and 37min.

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 8:40 am and sunset at 4:16 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dolphins Barn, Ireland

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Dolphins Barn, Ireland

  • Average pressure in December: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dolphins Barn, Ireland

  • Average wind speed in December: 21.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (21.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dolphins Barn, Ireland

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (85%).

Average rainfall in December
Dolphins Barn, Ireland

  • Average rainfall in December: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (73mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (31mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dolphins Barn, Ireland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dolphins Barn, Ireland

  • Average snowfall in December: 15mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Dolphins Barn, Ireland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dolphins Barn, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dolphins Barn, Ireland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Dolphins Barn, Ireland

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Dolphins Barn, Ireland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in December
Dolphins Barn, Ireland

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (8km).