December weather forecast
Dowra, Ireland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Dowra, Ireland, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.4°C (36.3°F) and max 6.5°C (43.7°F).

Temperature

Dowra's average high-temperature in December is a still frosty 6.5°C (43.7°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 8.4°C (47.1°F) of November. During the nights of December, Dowra records an average temperature of 2.4°C (36.3°F), a minor drop from daytime peaks.

Humidity

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are the most humid months in Dowra.

Rainfall

In Dowra, in December, it is raining for 20 days, with typically 78mm (3.07") of accumulated precipitation. In Dowra, during the entire year, the rain falls for 238.5 days and collects up to 806mm (31.73") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Dowra. In Dowra, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 177mm (6.97") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Dowra is December, with an average of 7h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:52 am and sunset at 4:18 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Dowra is 3.3h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dowra. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Dowra?
In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dowra, Ireland, are 6.5°C (43.7°F) and 2.4°C (36.3°F) respectively.
What are the most humid months in Dowra?
The months with the highest humidity in Dowra, Ireland, are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.
What is the average humidity in December in Dowra?
In December, the average relative humidity in Dowra is 91%.
How much does it rain in Dowra in December?
In Dowra, Ireland, in December, during 20 rainfall days, 78mm (3.07") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How much does it snow in Dowra in December?
In Dowra, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 14mm (0.55") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Dowra?
With an average of 7h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
What is the average length of the day in December in Dowra?
In December, the average day length is 7h and 27min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dowra?
On the first day of December in Dowra, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:52 am and sunset at 4:18 pm GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Dowra have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December in Dowra, Ireland, is 3.3h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dowra?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dowra, Ireland.
What is the UV index reading in December in Dowra?
In Dowra, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Dowra, Ireland
Average temperature in December
Dowra, Ireland
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.7°C).

Average pressure in December - Dowra, Ireland
Average pressure in December
Dowra, Ireland
  • Average pressure in December: 1009.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Dowra, Ireland
Average wind speed in December
Dowra, Ireland
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.9km/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 (11.4km/h).

Average humidity in December - Dowra, Ireland
Average humidity in December
Dowra, Ireland
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (84%).

Average rainfall in December - Dowra, Ireland
Average rainfall in December
Dowra, Ireland
  • Average rainfall in December: 78mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (88mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (42mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Dowra, Ireland
Average rainfall days in December
Dowra, Ireland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 20 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (17 days).

Average snowfall in December - Dowra, Ireland
Average snowfall in December
Dowra, Ireland
  • Average snowfall in December: 14mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (64mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Dowra, Ireland
Average snowfall days in December
Dowra, Ireland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dowra, Ireland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dowra, Ireland
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December - Dowra, Ireland
Average sunshine days in December
Dowra, Ireland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (9.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.9 days).

Average UV index in December - Dowra, Ireland
Average UV index in December
Dowra, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Dowra, Ireland
Average cloud cover in December
Dowra, Ireland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 62).

Average visibility in December - Dowra, Ireland
Average visibility in December
Dowra, Ireland
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (7km).

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