December weather forecastFethard, Ireland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Fethard, Ireland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.2°C (36°F) and an average high of 7.5°C (45.5°F).

Temperature

The ushering in of December brings an average high-temperature of a still chilly 7.5°C (45.5°F), closely mirroring the 9.1°C (48.4°F) of November. Throughout the month of December, Fethard sees a steady low-temperature average of 2.2°C (36°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Fethard, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. In Fethard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.7 days and collects up to 359mm (14.13") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Fethard, Ireland, in December, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 6mm (0.24") of snow. Throughout the year, in Fethard, there are 5.2 snowfall days, and 26mm (1.02") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Fethard, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:41 am and sunset at 4:26 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Fethard is 3.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fethard. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Fethard, is 7.5°C (45.5°F), while the low-temperature averages to 2.2°C (36°F).

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

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

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Fethard, in December, during 1 snowfall days, 6mm (0.24") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Fethard, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

In Fethard, the average day length in December is 7h and 46min.

On the first day of December in Fethard, Ireland, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:41 am and sunset at 4:26 pm GMT.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Fethard is 3.8h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fethard, Ireland, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fethard, Ireland

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Fethard, Ireland

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Fethard, Ireland

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Fethard, 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 (86%).

Average rainfall in December
Fethard, Ireland

  • Average rainfall in December: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (45mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and September (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Fethard, Ireland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fethard, Ireland

  • Average snowfall in December: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Fethard, Ireland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Fethard, Ireland

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are April and June (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fethard, Ireland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Fethard, Ireland

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and August (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
Fethard, Ireland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

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

Average visibility in December
Fethard, Ireland

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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