December weather forecastMalin Head, Ireland
December
Weather in December
The wrap-up of the year in Malin Head is classically winter-oriented, with December playing out the coldest month's script. The sharp dip in temperatures from the previous month is the commencement of a fresh cycle, indicating a tiff between the fading remnants of Autumn and the intensifying brunt of Winter. Rainfall continues its rhythm with an annual culmination at 114mm (4.49"). The diminished daylight hours pave the way for longer, colder nights, adding to the overall chill factor. Making its significant comeback, the incidence of snowfall days increases notably, confirming the arrival of winter.Temperature
December in Malin Head notes an average high-temperature of a chilly 8.6°C (47.5°F), subtly differing from November's 10.4°C (50.7°F). Malin Head observes a consistent average low-temperature of 4.2°C (39.6°F) throughout December nights.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 81.3%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
In December, in Malin Head, the rain falls for 20 days. Throughout December, 114mm (4.49") of precipitation is accumulated. In Malin Head, Ireland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 226 days and collects up to 1076mm (42.36") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Malin Head, Ireland, during December, snow falls for 3.8 days. Throughout the year, in Malin Head, there are 20.3 snowfall days.Daylight
With an average of 7h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Malin Head.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:33 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:56 am and sunset at 4:08 pm GMT.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.1h of sunshine.Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Malin Head, Ireland
- Average high temperature in December: 8.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (8.1°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 4.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.5°C).
Average humidity in December
Malin Head, Ireland
- Average humidity in December: 81.3%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81.3%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75.7%).
Average rainfall in December
Malin Head, Ireland
- Average rainfall in December: 114.2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (118.4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (56.9mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Malin Head, Ireland
- Average rainfall days in December: 20 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (22 days).
The months with the least rainy days are April, May and June (16 days).
Average snowfall days in December
Malin Head, Ireland
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Malin Head, Ireland
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 1h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 6min).
