December weather forecastAppledore, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Appledore, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.1°C (43°F) and max 9.2°C (48.6°F).

Temperature

December welcomes an average high-temperature of a frosty 9.2°C (48.6°F), not much different from the preceding month. In Appledore, a slight decrease from the daytime peak is noted during the month of December, with an average low-temperature of 6.1°C (43°F).

Humidity

In Appledore, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Appledore is December, when the rain falls for 19.8 days and typically aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall in Appledore, United Kingdom, are February and December, with an average 7mm (0.28") of accumulated snow.

Sea temperature

In Appledore, United Kingdom, in December, the average water temperature is 11.3°C (52.3°F).
Note: It is risky to swim in 11.3°C (52.3°F). Temperatures beneath 10°C (50°F) induce rapid cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Appledore.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 4:19 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Appledore, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

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

In December, in Appledore, the average high-temperature is 9.2°C (48.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 6.1°C (43°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Appledore is 84%.

The month with the most rainfall in Appledore, United Kingdom, is December, when the rain falls for 19.8 days and typically aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation.

In Appledore, in December, during 19.8 rainfall days, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 7mm (0.28") of accumulated snow.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of snow.

In December, the average sea temperature in Appledore, United Kingdom, is 11.3°C (52.3°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

In Appledore, the average day length in December is 8h and 0min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 4:19 pm GMT.

In Appledore, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Appledore, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average humidity

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Average temperature in December
Appledore, United Kingdom

Average high temperature in December: 9.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (8°C).

Average low temperature in December: 6.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Appledore, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Appledore, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December: 25.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (25.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (16.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Appledore, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (81%).

Average rainfall in December
Appledore, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December: 79mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (79mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Appledore, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (13.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Appledore, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December: 7mm

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Appledore, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Appledore, United Kingdom

Average sea temperature in December: 11.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (8.3°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Appledore, 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: 3h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Appledore, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Appledore, 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
Appledore, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in December
Appledore, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December: 9km

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