December weather forecastArmagh, United Kingdom

December weather for Armagh, United Kingdom: The month with the shortest days in Armagh, United Kingdom, is December, with an average of 7h and 24min of daylight. January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months in Armagh, United Kingdom.

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Armagh, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between min 1.9°C (35.4°F) and max 6.3°C (43.3°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into December, Armagh records an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6.3°C (43.3°F), almost identical to November's 8.1°C (46.6°F). Throughout December, Armagh records a steady low-temperature average of 1.9°C (35.4°F), a minor decrease from its daytime counterpart.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

In December, in Armagh, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Armagh, there are 165.8 rainfall days, and 271mm (10.67") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Armagh. Throughout December, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow. In Armagh, United Kingdom, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.4 days and aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:47 am and sunset at 4:12 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Armagh, United Kingdom, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

In Armagh, in December, the average high-temperature is 6.3°C (43.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.9°C (35.4°F).

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months in Armagh, United Kingdom.

The average relative humidity in December is 92%.

In Armagh, in December, during 13.6 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Armagh, United Kingdom. Throughout December, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Armagh, United Kingdom, is December, with an average of 7h and 24min of daylight.

In Armagh, United Kingdom, the average day length in December is 7h and 25min.

On the first day of December in Armagh, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:47 am and sunset at 4:12 pm GMT.

In Armagh, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1009.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (86%).

Average rainfall in December
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (34mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (20mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7 days).

Average UV index in December
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 62).

Average visibility in December
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (7km).