December weather forecast
Kilmaine, Ireland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Kilmaine, Ireland, with an average temperature varying between 3.9°C (39°F) and 7.7°C (45.9°F).

Temperature

The advent of December presents an average high-temperature of a still frosty 7.7°C (45.9°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. Kilmaine encounters a small divergence from daytime high temperatures, averaging a low-temperature of 3.9°C (39°F) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Kilmaine, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kilmaine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.7 days and collects up to 165mm (6.5") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Kilmaine, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.4 days and aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kilmaine, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Kilmaine, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:52 am and sunset at 4:26 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. 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. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Kilmaine in December?
In Kilmaine, 7.7°C (45.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 3.9°C (39°F) is the average low-temperature during December.
What is the average humidity in December in Kilmaine?
In Kilmaine, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.
How many days does it rain in December in Kilmaine?
In Kilmaine, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it start snowing in Kilmaine?
December is the first month it typically snows in Kilmaine, Ireland. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Kilmaine?
With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Kilmaine have in December?
In Kilmaine, Ireland, the average day length in December is 7h and 34min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kilmaine?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kilmaine, Ireland, sunrise is at 8:52 am and sunset at 4:26 pm GMT.
How long on average sun shines in December in Kilmaine?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Kilmaine?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December in Kilmaine?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Kilmaine is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kilmaine, Ireland
  • Average high temperature in December: 7.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Kilmaine, Ireland
  • Average pressure in December: 1009.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kilmaine, Ireland
  • Average wind speed in December: 20.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kilmaine, Ireland
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, October and November (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (83%).

Average rainfall in December
Kilmaine, Ireland
  • Average rainfall in December: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (22mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April, May and September (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kilmaine, Ireland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (10.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kilmaine, Ireland
  • Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kilmaine, Ireland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kilmaine, Ireland
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kilmaine, Ireland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Kilmaine, Ireland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 59).

Average visibility in December
Kilmaine, Ireland
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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