December weather forecast
Rathgar, Ireland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rathgar, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.4°C (41.7°F) and 8.5°C (47.3°F).

Temperature

Rathgar's shift from November to December is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a chilly 8.5°C (47.3°F), a slight deviation from 10.1°C (50.2°F). A slight dip in temperature to an icy 5.4°C (41.7°F) marks the average nights during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout December, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is accumulated. In Rathgar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200.5 days and collects up to 530mm (20.87") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 4:16 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Rathgar, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?
In December, in Rathgar, the average high-temperature is 8.5°C (47.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 5.4°C (41.7°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.
How much does it rain in Rathgar in December?
In Rathgar, in December, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation.
When does it snow the most?
The month with the most snowfall in Rathgar is December, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of snow.
How much does it snow in December?
In December, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout December, 9mm (0.35") of snow is accumulated.
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.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In Rathgar, the average day length in December is 7h and 37min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 4:16 pm GMT.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rathgar, Ireland
  • Average high temperature in December: 8.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (16.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (7.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Rathgar, 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
Rathgar, Ireland
  • Average wind speed in December: 25.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (25.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rathgar, Ireland
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (82%).

Average rainfall in December
Rathgar, Ireland
  • Average rainfall in December: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rathgar, Ireland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are March and September (14.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rathgar, Ireland
  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Rathgar, Ireland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rathgar, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rathgar, Ireland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (11.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Rathgar, Ireland
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Rathgar, Ireland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 48).

Average visibility in December
Rathgar, Ireland
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (9km).

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