December weather forecastSmerwick, Ireland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Smerwick, Ireland, with an average temperature ranging between max 9.6°C (49.3°F) and min 7.5°C (45.5°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature for December is a frosty 9.6°C (49.3°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Smerwick experiences a steady nighttime temperature of 7.5°C (45.5°F) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 23 days and typically aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Smerwick are February, March and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:28 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:50 am and sunset at 4:39 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Smerwick is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Smerwick are 9.6°C (49.3°F) and 7.5°C (45.5°F) respectively.

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 23 days and typically aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation.

In Smerwick, during December, the rain falls for 23 days and regularly aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of snow.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Smerwick, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 7h and 49min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:28 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:50 am and sunset at 4:39 pm GMT.

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

In Smerwick, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Smerwick, Ireland

  • Average high temperature in December: 9.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Smerwick, Ireland

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Smerwick, Ireland

  • Average wind speed in December: 31.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (31.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (19.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Smerwick, Ireland

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, March, April and November (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Smerwick, Ireland

  • Average rainfall in December: 114mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (114mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (53mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Smerwick, Ireland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 23 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (17.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smerwick, Ireland

  • Average snowfall in December: 6mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Smerwick, Ireland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.5 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
Smerwick, Ireland

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smerwick, Ireland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (9.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (4.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Smerwick, Ireland

  • Average UV index in December: 3

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 February and November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Smerwick, Ireland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in December
Smerwick, Ireland

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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