December weather forecastScilly, Ireland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Scilly, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5°C (41°F) and 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December brings an average high-temperature of a frosty 8.8°C (47.8°F), marking an inconsequential divergence from November. During December's nights, Scilly notes a minor temperature decline, reaching an average of 5°C (41°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Scilly is December, when the rain falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Scilly, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 2mm (0.08") of snow is typically accumulated. In Scilly, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.8 days and aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 4:34 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Scilly, is 8.8°C (47.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 5°C (41°F).

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months.

In Scilly, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

In Scilly, in December, during 16.3 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Scilly, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 2mm (0.08") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Scilly, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 7h and 53min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 4:34 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Scilly, Ireland

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Scilly, Ireland

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Scilly, Ireland

  • Average wind speed in December: 23.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (16.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Scilly, Ireland

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, March and April (84%).

Average rainfall in December
Scilly, Ireland

  • Average rainfall in December: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (33mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Scilly, Ireland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Scilly, Ireland

  • Average snowfall in December: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Scilly, Ireland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Scilly, Ireland

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Scilly, Ireland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Scilly, Ireland

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Scilly, Ireland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in December
Scilly, Ireland

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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