December weather forecastShankill, Ireland
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Shankill, Ireland, with an average temperature varying between 3.4°C (38.1°F) and 7.1°C (44.8°F).Temperature
Entering December, Shankill's average high-temperature reads a still frosty 7.1°C (44.8°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. December notes an average low temperature of 3.4°C (38.1°F), subtly down from the daytime highs.Humidity
The most humid month in Shankill is December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.Rainfall
In December, in Shankill, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout December, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. In Shankill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 209.2 days and collects up to 564mm (22.2") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Shankill. In Shankill, in December, during 1.2 snowfall days, 13mm (0.51") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 7.1 snowfall days, and 56mm (2.2") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Shankill is December, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:38 am and sunset at 4:16 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Shankill 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 in Shankill. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Shankill, Ireland
- Average high temperature in December: 7.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.5°C).
Average pressure in December
Shankill, Ireland
- Average pressure in December: 1011mbar
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
Shankill, Ireland
- Average wind speed in December: 21km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (21.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13.6km/h).
Average humidity in December
Shankill, Ireland
- Average humidity in December: 90%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (85%).
Average rainfall in December
Shankill, Ireland
- Average rainfall in December: 47mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (30mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Shankill, Ireland
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shankill, Ireland
- Average snowfall in December: 13mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Shankill, Ireland
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Shankill, Ireland
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min
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 12min
The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February, October and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shankill, Ireland
- Average sunshine days in December: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Shankill, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Shankill, Ireland
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 55).
Average visibility in December
Shankill, Ireland
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (8km).





