December weather forecastDrumlane, Ireland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Drumlane, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.3°C (36.1°F) and 6.5°C (43.7°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December brings an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.5°C (43.7°F), nearly identical to November's 8.5°C (47.3°F). Drumlane, in December, logs an average low-temperature of 2.3°C (36.1°F), a subtle step down from daytime readings.

Humidity

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Drumlane, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 22mm (0.87") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Drumlane, there are 140.5 rainfall days, and 228mm (8.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Drumlane are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.3 snowfall days, and 35mm (1.38") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Drumlane, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:47 am and sunset at 4:15 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Drumlane is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Drumlane in December has an average high-temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 2.3°C (36.1°F).

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months in Drumlane, Ireland.

The average relative humidity in December in Drumlane is 92%.

In Drumlane, Ireland, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 22mm (0.87") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Drumlane, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.

In Drumlane, Ireland, the average day length in December is 7h and 28min.

On the first day of December in Drumlane, Ireland, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:47 am and sunset at 4:15 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December in Drumlane, Ireland, is 3.6h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Drumlane, Ireland

  • Average pressure in December: 1009.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Drumlane, Ireland

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12km/h).

Average humidity in December
Drumlane, Ireland

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (85%).

Average rainfall in December
Drumlane, Ireland

  • Average rainfall in December: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (27mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and September (13mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Drumlane, Ireland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Drumlane, Ireland

  • Average snowfall in December: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Drumlane, Ireland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.4 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
Drumlane, Ireland

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 30min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Drumlane, Ireland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Drumlane, Ireland

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Drumlane, Ireland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 61).

Average visibility in December
Drumlane, Ireland

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February and March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (7km).