December weather forecastAlkham, United Kingdom
December weather for Alkham, United Kingdom: December has the shortest days of the year in Alkham, United Kingdom, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight. In Alkham, United Kingdom, during December, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.
December
Weather in December
December embraces the winter season in Alkham, displaying a climate characterized by cold temperatures, limited daylight hours, and the return of snowfall. The notable resurgence in snowfall, which accounts for 8mm (0.31") this month, clearly marks the onset of winter. Accordingly, the weather is typified by cold temperatures, snow-laden landscapes, and a festive ambiance associated with the year-end holidays. With the transition into January, the anticipation of further cold weather and snowfall gains momentum. As December draws to a close, Alkham settles in for the coldest part of the year.Temperature
Alkham marks the onset of December with an average high-temperature of a frosty 9.2°C (48.6°F), subtly divergent from November's 11.5°C (52.7°F). A mild drop to an average of 6.5°C (43.7°F) marks the nights in Alkham during December.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Alkham are January, June and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.Rainfall
The wettest months in Alkham are November and December, with an average 60mm (2.36") of rainfall.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Alkham. In Alkham, in December, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 8mm (0.31") of snow. Throughout the year, in Alkham, there are 6.6 snowfall days, and 32mm (1.26") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 3:57 pm GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Alkham is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 3 during December translates into the following guidance:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 9.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (7.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 6.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.9°C).
Average pressure in December
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1015.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 28.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (28.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (18.7km/h).
Average humidity in December
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, June and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 60mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are November and December (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (12.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 8mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8 days).
Average UV index in December
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in December: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).
