December weather forecastDrumsloe, Ireland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Drumsloe, Ireland, with an average temperature varying between 6.4°C (43.5°F) and 1.8°C (35.2°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December introduces an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Nighttime temperatures in Drumsloe, Ireland, record an average of 1.8°C (35.2°F) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout December, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 191.5 rainfall days, and 381mm (15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall 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 5mm (0.2") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.9 snowfall days, and 49mm (1.93") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Drumsloe is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, in Drumsloe, sunrise is at 8:48 am and sunset at 4:16 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Drumsloe is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Drumsloe are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Drumsloe, Ireland, are 6.4°C (43.5°F) and 1.8°C (35.2°F) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity in Drumsloe, Ireland, are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Drumsloe is 92%.

In Drumsloe, Ireland, during December, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Drumsloe. Throughout December, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.

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

On the first day of December in Drumsloe, Ireland, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:48 am and sunset at 4:16 pm GMT.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Drumsloe are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Drumsloe, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Drumsloe, Ireland

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Drumsloe, Ireland

  • Average pressure in December: 1009.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Drumsloe, Ireland

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.4km/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 (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Drumsloe, Ireland

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (86%).

Average rainfall in December
Drumsloe, Ireland

  • Average rainfall in December: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (48mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Drumsloe, Ireland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (13.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Drumsloe, Ireland

  • Average snowfall in December: 5mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Drumsloe, Ireland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.1 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
Drumsloe, 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 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and October (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Drumsloe, Ireland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (12 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Drumsloe, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Drumsloe, Ireland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 61).

Average visibility in December
Drumsloe, Ireland

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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