December weather forecast
Accrington, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Accrington, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 6.3°C (43.3°F) and 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Temperature

Accrington observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between November's 8.5°C (47.3°F) and December's 6.3°C (43.3°F). Night temperatures in December in Accrington exhibit a subtle decrease, settling at an average of 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Accrington are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Accrington are August and December, with an average 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Accrington, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 24mm (0.94") of snow is accumulated. In Accrington, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.1 days and aggregates up to 140mm (5.51") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 3:58 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Accrington?
The high-temperature in Accrington during December is 6.3°C (43.3°F) and the low-temperature is 2.5°C (36.5°F).
What is the most humid month in Accrington?
The months with the highest humidity in Accrington, United Kingdom, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.
What is the average humidity in December in Accrington?
In December, the average relative humidity in Accrington is 90%.
What is the rainiest month in Accrington?
The wettest months in Accrington, United Kingdom, are August and December, with an average 66mm (2.6") of rainfall.
How much does it rain in Accrington in December?
In Accrington, during December, the rain falls for 19.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December in Accrington?
In December, in Accrington, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 24mm (0.94") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Accrington?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Accrington?
The average day length in December is 7h and 32min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Accrington?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 3:58 pm GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Accrington have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Accrington, United Kingdom, is 3.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Accrington?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index reading in December in Accrington?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Accrington, United Kingdom
Average temperature in December
Accrington, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December - Accrington, United Kingdom
Average pressure in December
Accrington, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Accrington, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in December
Accrington, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.5km/h).

Average humidity in December - Accrington, United Kingdom
Average humidity in December
Accrington, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (82%).

Average rainfall in December - Accrington, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in December
Accrington, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 66mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Accrington, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in December
Accrington, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.3 days).

Average snowfall in December - Accrington, United Kingdom
Average snowfall in December
Accrington, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 24mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (39mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Accrington, United Kingdom
Average snowfall days in December
Accrington, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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 - Accrington, United Kingdom
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Accrington, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December - Accrington, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in December
Accrington, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (12 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.4 days).

Average UV index in December - Accrington, United Kingdom
Average UV index in December
Accrington, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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 - Accrington, United Kingdom
Average cloud cover in December
Accrington, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in December - Accrington, United Kingdom
Average visibility in December
Accrington, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

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