December weather forecast
Malin Head, Ireland

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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.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Malin Head in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Malin Head are 8.6°C (47.5°F) and 4.2°C (39.6°F) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Malin Head?

The most humid month in Malin Head, Ireland, is December, with an average relative humidity of 81.3%.

What is the average humidity in December in Malin Head?

In Malin Head, Ireland, the average relative humidity in December is 81.3%.

How much does it rain in Malin Head in December?

In Malin Head, during December, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Malin Head?

In December, snow falls for 3.8 days.

What is the month with the shortest days in Malin Head?

December has the shortest days of the year in Malin Head, with an average of 7h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Malin Head have in December?

In December, the average day length in Malin Head is 7h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Malin Head?

On the first day of December in Malin Head, sunrise is at 8:33 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:56 am and sunset at 4:08 pm GMT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Malin Head?

The month with the least sunshine in Malin Head is December, with an average of 1.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Malin Head have in December?

In Malin Head, Ireland, the average sunshine duration in December is 1.1h.
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Average temperature in December
Malin Head, Ireland

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).

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Average humidity in December
Malin Head, Ireland

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Malin Head, Ireland

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).

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Average rainfall days in December
Malin Head, Ireland

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).

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Average snowfall days in December
Malin Head, Ireland

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Malin Head, Ireland

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Malin Head, Ireland
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 1min

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 1min

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).

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