December weather forecastDoonbeg, Ireland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Doonbeg, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 9.1°C (48.4°F) and an average low of 6.7°C (44.1°F).

Temperature

With the advent of December, Doonbeg's high-temperatures adjust to a frosty 9.1°C (48.4°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. December nights in Doonbeg witness a slight temperature decrease, averaging at a still chilly 6.7°C (44.1°F).

Humidity

In Doonbeg, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 23 days and accumulates 127mm (5") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Doonbeg. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow. Throughout the year, in Doonbeg, Ireland, there are 4.1 snowfall days, and 28mm (1.1") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:49 am and sunset at 4:32 pm GMT.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Doonbeg, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Doonbeg are 9.1°C (48.4°F) and 6.7°C (44.1°F) respectively.

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Doonbeg. Rain falls for 23 days and accumulates 127mm (5") of precipitation.

In Doonbeg, in December, during 23 rainfall days, 127mm (5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Doonbeg, Ireland. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Doonbeg, Ireland, is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.

In Doonbeg, the average day length in December is 7h and 43min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Doonbeg, Ireland, sunrise is at 8:49 am and sunset at 4:32 pm GMT.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Doonbeg, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

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

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 9.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (8.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (5.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Doonbeg, Ireland

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Doonbeg, Ireland

  • Average wind speed in December: 30.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (30.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (19.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Doonbeg, Ireland

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, March and April (81%).

Average rainfall in December
Doonbeg, Ireland

  • Average rainfall in December: 127mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (127mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (54mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Doonbeg, Ireland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 23 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are April and September (18 days).

Average snowfall in December
Doonbeg, Ireland

  • Average snowfall in December: 6mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Doonbeg, Ireland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Doonbeg, Ireland

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Doonbeg, Ireland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Doonbeg, 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
Doonbeg, Ireland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in December
Doonbeg, Ireland

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, October, November and December (9km).