Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's onset brings a noticeable temperature drop, falling from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). An average low-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) is common in Scotland during the nights of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In December, in Scotland, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Scotland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.8 days and collects up to 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Scotland are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Scotland is December, when snow falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Scotland is 4.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December in Scotland?
How many days does it rain in December in Scotland?
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What is the month with the shortest days in Scotland?
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Average temperature in December
Scotland, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Scotland, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Scotland, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Scotland, SD
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).
Average rainfall in December
Scotland, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Scotland, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Scotland, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Scotland, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Scotland, SD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Scotland, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Scotland, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Scotland, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in December
Scotland, SD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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