December weather forecast
Laxey, Isle of Man

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Weather in December

December treasures the chills of winter with temperatures dip even further. Daylight hours are at their lowest, and snowfall starts to appear, covering the city with a white blanket. However, colder air pressure drops pressure to 1010.2 mb, it is essential to dress warmly when stepping outside. With the festive season in full swing, despite the chill, December does indeed bring a lot of cheer to Laxey.

Temperature

Laxey's shift from November to December is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a frosty 9.3°C (48.7°F), a slight deviation from 11°C (51.8°F). Laxey sustains a near constant temperature throughout December, with nighttime averages of 7.1°C (44.8°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Laxey, in December, it is raining for 17.9 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. In Laxey, Isle of Man, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.3 days and collects up to 494mm (19.45") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout December, 10mm (0.39") of snow is accumulated. In Laxey, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.1 days and aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 15:58. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:03 GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Laxey is 3.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 9.3°C (48.7°F) and 7.1°C (44.8°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December?
In Laxey, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 17.9 days. Throughout December, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many days does it snow in December?
In Laxey, in December, during 1.1 snowfall days, 10mm (0.39") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days in Laxey is December, with an average of 7h and 24min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Laxey have in December?
The average day length in December is 7h and 26min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Laxey?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 15:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:03 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Laxey have in December?
In Laxey, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average high temperature
11°C
9.3°C
8.2°C
Average low temperature
8.5°C
7.1°C
5.8°C
Average pressure
1007.9mbar
1010.2mbar
1010.9mbar
Average wind speed
33km/h
34.4km/h
33km/h
Average max. wind speed
34.3km/h
35.9km/h
34.3km/h
Average wind speed gusts
45.5km/h
48.2km/h
47.5km/h
Average humidity
77%
79%
79%
Average rainfall
63mm
51mm
38mm
Average rainfall days
19.6
17.9
16
Average snowfall
5mm
10mm
3mm
Average snowfall days
0.5
1.1
1.1
Average daylight
8h 3min
7h 2min
8h 0min
Average sunshine
3h 5min
3h 5min
3h 5min
Average sunshine days
7.5
9
11.5
Average UV index
3
3
2
Average cloud cover
61%
62%
63%
Average visibility
10km
10km
9km
Average temperature in December
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average high temperature in December: 9.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (7.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (5.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average wind speed in December: 34.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (34.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (19.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (63mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average snowfall in December: 10mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • 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 January, February and March (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in December
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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