December weather forecast
Sandymount, Ireland

December

Weather in December

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

Temperature

December's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a chilly 8.5°C (47.3°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Sandymount sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in December, with an average low settling at a cold 5.4°C (41.7°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Sandymount, in December, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation. In Sandymount, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200.5 days and collects up to 530mm (20.87") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 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 8:39 am and sunset at 4:16 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sandymount are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Sandymount?
The high-temperature, in December, in Sandymount, records 8.5°C (47.3°F), while the low-temperature is 5.4°C (41.7°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Sandymount?
In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.
How much does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout December, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the snowiest month?
December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 9mm (0.35") of snow.
How much does it snow in December?
In Sandymount, during December, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Sandymount?
With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Sandymount have in December?
In Sandymount, 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 8:39 am and sunset at 4:16 pm GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Sandymount have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Sandymount, Ireland
Average temperature in December
Sandymount, 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 - Sandymount, Ireland
Average pressure in December
Sandymount, 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 - Sandymount, Ireland
Average wind speed in December
Sandymount, 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 - Sandymount, Ireland
Average humidity in December
Sandymount, 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 - Sandymount, Ireland
Average rainfall in December
Sandymount, 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 - Sandymount, Ireland
Average rainfall days in December
Sandymount, 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 - Sandymount, Ireland
Average snowfall in December
Sandymount, 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 - Sandymount, Ireland
Average snowfall days in December
Sandymount, 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 - Sandymount, Ireland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sandymount, 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 - Sandymount, Ireland
Average sunshine days in December
Sandymount, 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 - Sandymount, Ireland
Average UV index in December
Sandymount, 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 - Sandymount, Ireland
Average cloud cover in December
Sandymount, 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 - Sandymount, Ireland
Average visibility in December
Sandymount, 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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