December weather forecastAbbots Ripton, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Abbots Ripton, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.9°C (37.2°F) and 7°C (44.6°F).

Temperature

Abbots Ripton records an average high-temperature of a still frosty 7°C (44.6°F) as December arrives, nearly mirroring the previous month's climate. Abbots Ripton's average temperature during the nights of December is recorded at a cold 2.9°C (37.2°F).

Humidity

The most humid month in Abbots Ripton is December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In Abbots Ripton, during December, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation. In Abbots Ripton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.7 days and collects up to 464mm (18.27") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Abbots Ripton are January through March, November and December. In Abbots Ripton, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of snow. Throughout the year, in Abbots Ripton, there are 9.1 snowfall days, and 68mm (2.68") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom.
On the first day of December in Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 3:57 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Abbots Ripton are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Abbots Ripton, is 7°C (44.6°F), while the average low-temperature is 2.9°C (37.2°F).

The most humid month in Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom, is December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

In Abbots Ripton, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

In Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom, in December, during 14.6 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 12mm (0.47") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom.

The average day length in December is 7h and 47min.

On the first day of December in Abbots Ripton, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 3:57 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December in Abbots Ripton is 4.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Abbots Ripton are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 12mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (32mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom

  • 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: 4h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7 days).

Average UV index in December
Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 48).

Average visibility in December
Abbots Ripton, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (8km).