December weather forecastKilrush, Ireland

December

Weather in December

Sea temperature

In Kilrush, Ireland, in December, the average water temperature is 11.2°C (52.2°F).
Note: Swimming in 11.2°C (52.2°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:49 am and sunset at 4:33 pm GMT.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average sea temperature in Kilrush is 11.2°C (52.2°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.

In Kilrush, the average day length in December is 7h and 44min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:49 am and sunset at 4:33 pm GMT.

Average sea temperature in December
Kilrush, Ireland

  • Average sea temperature in December: 11.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (9.7°C).

Average daylight in December
Kilrush, Ireland

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 42min

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