December weather forecastApperley Bridge, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Apperley Bridge, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 6°C (42.8°F) and min 2.1°C (35.8°F).

Temperature

As December takes its course, Apperley Bridge's average high-temperature registers at a still chilly 6°C (42.8°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Apperley Bridge navigates through December with a barely noticeable decrease in temperature at night, stabilizing at an icy 2.1°C (35.8°F).

Humidity

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Apperley Bridge, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Apperley Bridge, there are 184.6 rainfall days, and 441mm (17.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Apperley Bridge, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 16mm (0.63") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Apperley Bridge, United Kingdom, there are 16.7 snowfall days, and 98mm (3.86") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 3:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 3:55 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 8, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Apperley Bridge experiences an average high-temperature of 6°C (42.8°F) and a low-temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F).

The months with the highest humidity are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

The average relative humidity in December in Apperley Bridge is 89%.

In Apperley Bridge, United Kingdom, in December, during 14.5 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 16mm (0.63") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Apperley Bridge, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.

In Apperley Bridge, the average day length in December is 7h and 31min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 3:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 3:55 pm GMT.

In Apperley Bridge, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

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

In Apperley Bridge, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

8.3°C

6°C

5.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

17.4km/h

19.1km/h

18.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.7

11.7

11.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Apperley Bridge, United Kingdom

Average high temperature in December: 6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.2°C).

Average low temperature in December: 2.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Apperley Bridge, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December: 1011.3mbar

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
Apperley Bridge, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December: 17.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Apperley Bridge, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Apperley Bridge, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Apperley Bridge, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Apperley Bridge, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December: 16mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (30mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Apperley Bridge, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Apperley Bridge, United Kingdom

Average daylight in December: 7h and 30min

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: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Apperley Bridge, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (13.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Apperley Bridge, 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
Apperley Bridge, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in December
Apperley Bridge, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December: 8km

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