December weather forecastAinstable, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Ainstable, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.5°C (40.1°F) and 0.3°C (32.5°F).

Temperature

The start of December marks an average high-temperature of a wintry 4.5°C (40.1°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in November. The low temperature average in Ainstable during December reflects a slight decrease to 0.3°C (32.5°F) from the day's peak.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Ainstable, United Kingdom, are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14 days and accumulates 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 128mm (5.04") of snow is accumulated. In Ainstable, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.7 days and aggregates up to 649mm (25.55") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:34 am and sunset at 3:53 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Ainstable, United Kingdom, the average sunshine in December is 2.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ainstable, is 4.5°C (40.1°F) and the average low-temperature is 0.3°C (32.5°F).

The months with the highest humidity are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

In Ainstable, the average relative humidity in December is 93%.

The month with the most rainfall in Ainstable, United Kingdom, is December, when the rain falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.

In Ainstable, in December, during 14 rainfall days, 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Ainstable, in December, during 11.6 snowfall days, 128mm (5.04") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Ainstable, United Kingdom, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Ainstable is 7h and 20min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:34 am and sunset at 3:53 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December in Ainstable is 2.9h.

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ainstable, United Kingdom.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ainstable is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ainstable, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Ainstable, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1010mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ainstable, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 19.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ainstable, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 93%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (85%).

Average rainfall in December
Ainstable, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 65mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (65mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ainstable, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ainstable, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 128mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (141mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ainstable, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ainstable, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ainstable, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (10.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Ainstable, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ainstable, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 61).

Average visibility in December
Ainstable, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June and October (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August, September, November and December (7km).