December weather forecast
Shanahoe, Ireland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Shanahoe, Ireland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.2°C and an average high of 6.9°C.

Temperature

Temperatures reach their minimum during January and December, recording an average high-temperature of 6.9°C.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Shanahoe, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 25mm of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shanahoe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.1 days and collects up to 248mm of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Shanahoe, in December, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 7mm of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.4 snowfall days, and 55mm of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:42 am and sunset at 4:23 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Shanahoe, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?
During January and December, Shanahoe experiences its coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 6.9°C.
How cold is December?
In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 6.9°C and 2.2°C respectively.
What are the most humid months?
November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months.
What is the average humidity in December?
In Shanahoe, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Shanahoe, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 25mm of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December?
In Shanahoe, in December, during 1.2 snowfall days, 7mm of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Shanahoe have in December?
In Shanahoe, the average day length in December is 7h and 41min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:42 am and sunset at 4:23 pm GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Shanahoe have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.
What is the month with 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.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Shanahoe, Ireland
Average temperature in December
Shanahoe, Ireland
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (6.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.5°C).

Average pressure in December - Shanahoe, Ireland
Average pressure in December
Shanahoe, 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 - Shanahoe, Ireland
Average wind speed in December
Shanahoe, Ireland
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.7km/h).

Average humidity in December - Shanahoe, Ireland
Average humidity in December
Shanahoe, 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 (86%).

Average rainfall in December - Shanahoe, Ireland
Average rainfall in December
Shanahoe, Ireland
  • Average rainfall in December: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (34mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (15mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Shanahoe, Ireland
Average rainfall days in December
Shanahoe, Ireland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in December - Shanahoe, Ireland
Average snowfall in December
Shanahoe, Ireland
  • Average snowfall in December: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Shanahoe, Ireland
Average snowfall days in December
Shanahoe, Ireland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 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 - Shanahoe, Ireland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shanahoe, Ireland
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December - Shanahoe, Ireland
Average sunshine days in December
Shanahoe, Ireland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

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

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

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 60).

Average visibility in December - Shanahoe, Ireland
Average visibility in December
Shanahoe, 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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