December weather forecastKenmare, Ireland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Kenmare, Ireland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3.6°C (38.5°F) and 7.8°C (46°F).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature stands at a still frosty 7.8°C (46°F), closely aligned with November's 9.3°C (48.7°F). The nighttime temperature in December experiences a minor dip, averaging an icy 3.6°C (38.5°F).

Humidity

January, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Kenmare. Rain falls for 18.2 days and accumulates 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kenmare are January through March, November and December. In Kenmare, Ireland, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 5mm (0.2") of snow is typically accumulated. In Kenmare, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.7 days and aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Kenmare, Ireland, is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Kenmare, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:45 am and sunset at 4:37 pm GMT.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Kenmare.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kenmare. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Kenmare, records 7.8°C (46°F), while the low-temperature is 3.6°C (38.5°F).

January, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

In Kenmare, Ireland, in December, during 18.2 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Kenmare, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

In Kenmare, the average day length in December is 7h and 52min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:45 am and sunset at 4:37 pm GMT.

January and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Kenmare.

The average sunshine duration in December in Kenmare, Ireland, is 3.2h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (2.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Kenmare, 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 (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kenmare, Ireland

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kenmare, Ireland

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, October, November and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (84%).

Average rainfall in December
Kenmare, Ireland

  • Average rainfall in December: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (28mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kenmare, Ireland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (13.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kenmare, Ireland

  • Average snowfall in December: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kenmare, Ireland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and March (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kenmare, Ireland

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kenmare, Ireland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Kenmare, 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
Kenmare, Ireland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 63).

Average visibility in December
Kenmare, Ireland

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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