December weather forecast
Mount Nugent, Ireland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Mount Nugent, Ireland, with an average temperature ranging between max 6.5°C (43.7°F) and min 2.3°C (36.1°F).

Temperature

December's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.5°C (43.7°F), slightly varied from November's 8.5°C (47.3°F). December nighttime temperatures hover close to the daytime peak with an average of 2.3°C (36.1°F).

Humidity

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months in Mount Nugent.

Rainfall

In Mount Nugent, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation. In Mount Nugent, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.5 days and collects up to 228mm (8.98") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.3 snowfall days, and 35mm (1.38") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:46 am and sunset at 4:17 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Mount Nugent is 3.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?
The high-temperature in Mount Nugent, Ireland, during December is 6.5°C (43.7°F) and the low-temperature is 2.3°C (36.1°F).
What is the most humid month?
November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months.
What is the average humidity in December?
In Mount Nugent, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.
How much does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it start to snow?
December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Mount Nugent have in December?
The average day length in December is 7h and 31min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:46 am and sunset at 4:17 pm GMT.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In Mount Nugent, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Nugent, Ireland
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Mount Nugent, Ireland
  • Average pressure in December: 1009.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Mount Nugent, Ireland
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12km/h).

Average humidity in December
Mount Nugent, Ireland
  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (85%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Nugent, Ireland
  • Average rainfall in December: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (27mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and September (13mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Nugent, Ireland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Nugent, Ireland
  • Average snowfall in December: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Nugent, Ireland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.4 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
Mount Nugent, Ireland
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Nugent, Ireland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Nugent, Ireland
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Mount Nugent, Ireland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 61).

Average visibility in December
Mount Nugent, Ireland
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February and March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (7km).

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