December weather forecastMacroom, Ireland
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Macroom, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5°C (41°F) and 8.8°C (47.8°F).Temperature
December's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a frosty 8.8°C (47.8°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. In the month of December, Macroom experiences a minor discrepancy from peak daytime temperatures, settling at an average low-temperature of 5°C (41°F).Humidity
October and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Macroom. Rain falls for 16.3 days and accumulates 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Macroom. In Macroom, Ireland, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 2mm (0.08") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.8 snowfall days, and 20mm (0.79") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Macroom is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December in Macroom, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:43 am and sunset at 4:34 pm GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Macroom. 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: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Macroom, Ireland
- Average high temperature in December: 8.8°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 (8.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.9°C).
Average pressure in December
Macroom, Ireland
- Average pressure in December: 1012.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Macroom, Ireland
- Average wind speed in December: 23.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (16.1km/h).
Average humidity in December
Macroom, Ireland
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, March and April (84%).
Average rainfall in December
Macroom, Ireland
- Average rainfall in December: 66mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (33mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Macroom, Ireland
- Average rainfall days in December: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Macroom, Ireland
- Average snowfall in December: 2mm
The month with the highest snowfall is March (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Macroom, Ireland
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Macroom, 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: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Macroom, Ireland
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Macroom, Ireland
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Macroom, Ireland
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).
Average visibility in December
Macroom, Ireland
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).





