December weather forecastDrumcondra, Ireland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Drumcondra, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3°C (37.4°F) and 7.1°C (44.8°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December brings an average high-temperature of a still chilly 7.1°C (44.8°F), nearly identical to November's 9°C (48.2°F). A consistent average low-temperature of 3°C (37.4°F), with a minor variance from the daytime highs, is noted in Drumcondra, Ireland, during the nights of December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Drumcondra, Ireland, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

In Drumcondra, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 120.2 rainfall days, and 161mm (6.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Drumcondra, Ireland, are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Drumcondra, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.4 days and aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Drumcondra.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, in Drumcondra, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 4:16 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Drumcondra is 4h.

UV index

In Drumcondra, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Drumcondra, in December, the average high-temperature is 7.1°C (44.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 3°C (37.4°F).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

The average relative humidity in December in Drumcondra, Ireland, is 91%.

In Drumcondra, Ireland, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Drumcondra, Ireland. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Drumcondra, Ireland, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Drumcondra is 7h and 36min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Drumcondra, Ireland, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 4:16 pm GMT.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Drumcondra, Ireland, is 4h.

In Drumcondra, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Drumcondra, 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 (6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Drumcondra, Ireland

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Drumcondra, Ireland

  • Average wind speed in December: 19.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13km/h).

Average humidity in December
Drumcondra, Ireland

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (85%).

Average rainfall in December
Drumcondra, Ireland

  • Average rainfall in December: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (21mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (8mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Drumcondra, Ireland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Drumcondra, Ireland

  • Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Drumcondra, Ireland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Drumcondra, 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 June (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Drumcondra, Ireland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Drumcondra, Ireland

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Drumcondra, Ireland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 57).

Average visibility in December
Drumcondra, Ireland

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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