December weather forecast
Punchestown, Ireland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Punchestown, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 2.4°C (36.3°F) and 7°C (44.6°F).

Temperature

Punchestown observes an average high-temperature of a still frosty 7°C (44.6°F) in December, barely different from 8.9°C (48°F) in November. Nights during December maintain a steady temperature, averaging at an icy 2.4°C (36.3°F).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated. In Punchestown, Ireland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.7 days and collects up to 221mm (8.7") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Punchestown, Ireland, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.7 snowfall days, and 45mm (1.77") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 4:18 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Punchestown, Ireland, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?
December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 7°C (44.6°F) and a low-temperature of 2.4°C (36.3°F).
What is the most humid month in Punchestown?
With an average relative humidity of 92%, December is the most humid month.
What is the average humidity in December?
In Punchestown, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated.
How much does it snow in December?
In Punchestown, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Punchestown have in December?
The average day length in December is 7h and 38min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 4:18 pm GMT.
How long on average sun shines in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.
When is the lowest UV index?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Punchestown.
What is the UV index reading in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Punchestown, Ireland
Average temperature in December
Punchestown, Ireland
  • Average high temperature in December: 7°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 (6.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Punchestown, Ireland
Average pressure in December
Punchestown, Ireland
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Punchestown, Ireland
Average wind speed in December
Punchestown, Ireland
  • Average wind speed in December: 19.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.9km/h).

Average humidity in December - Punchestown, Ireland
Average humidity in December
Punchestown, Ireland
  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (86%).

Average rainfall in December - Punchestown, Ireland
Average rainfall in December
Punchestown, Ireland
  • Average rainfall in December: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (26mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (13mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Punchestown, Ireland
Average rainfall days in December
Punchestown, Ireland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December - Punchestown, Ireland
Average snowfall in December
Punchestown, Ireland
  • Average snowfall in December: 8mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Punchestown, Ireland
Average snowfall days in December
Punchestown, Ireland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 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 - Punchestown, Ireland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Punchestown, Ireland
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December - Punchestown, Ireland
Average sunshine days in December
Punchestown, Ireland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December - Punchestown, Ireland
Average UV index in December
Punchestown, Ireland
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and August (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 - Punchestown, Ireland
Average cloud cover in December
Punchestown, Ireland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 58).

Average visibility in December - Punchestown, Ireland
Average visibility in December
Punchestown, Ireland
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (7km).

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