December weather forecastAberystwyth, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Aberystwyth, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 5°C (41°F) and max 8.1°C (46.6°F).

Temperature

Aberystwyth notes an average high-temperature of a still frosty 8.1°C (46.6°F) in December, hardly diverging from November. Consistently, Aberystwyth reports average nighttime temperatures of 5°C (41°F) during December, a marginal step down from its daytime highs.

Humidity

In Aberystwyth, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom, is December, when the rain falls for 14.7 days and typically aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow. Throughout the year, in Aberystwyth, there are 5.5 snowfall days, and 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 10.9°C (51.6°F).
Note: Dipping into 10.9°C (51.6°F) below 10°C (50°F) is possible with the right protection; absent that, anticipate cold shock and hampered breathing. Swimming momentarily at 13°C (55.4°F) can be jarring.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom, is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:12 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Aberystwyth is December, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom, vary between a high-temperature of 8.1°C (46.6°F) and a low-temperature of 5°C (41°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

The month with the most rainfall in Aberystwyth is December, when the rain falls for 14.7 days and typically aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.

In Aberystwyth, during December, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.

In Aberystwyth, United Kingdom, the average seawater temperature in December is 10.9°C (51.6°F). Swimming in 10.9°C (51.6°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

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

In Aberystwyth, United Kingdom, the average day length in December is 7h and 46min.

On the first day of December in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:12 pm GMT.

The month with the least sunshine in Aberystwyth is December, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom, is 3.6h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.1°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 (6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 23.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (14.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (82%).

Average rainfall in December
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (39mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are April and May (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

  • Average sea temperature in December: 10.9°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (8.3°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Aberystwyth, 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: 3h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in December
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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