December weather forecast
Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average high of 7.5°C (45.5°F) and an average low of 3.9°C (39°F).

Temperature

Ashton-in-Makerfield's average high-temperature in December is a still chilly 7.5°C (45.5°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 9.6°C (49.3°F) of November. The low temperature average during December reflects a slight decrease to a cold 3.9°C (39°F) from the day's peak.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Ashton-in-Makerfield is December, when the rain falls for 18.4 days and typically aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Ashton-in-Makerfield, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 14mm (0.55") of snow. In Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.4 days and aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom.
On the first day of December in Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:01 pm GMT.

Sunshine

January, February, November and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Ashton-in-Makerfield?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom, are 7.5°C (45.5°F) and 3.9°C (39°F) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Ashton-in-Makerfield?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months in Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom.

What is the average humidity in December in Ashton-in-Makerfield?

The average relative humidity in December in Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom, is 86%.

What is the rainiest month in Ashton-in-Makerfield?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Rain falls for 18.4 days and accumulates 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Ashton-in-Makerfield in December?

In Ashton-in-Makerfield, in December, it is raining for 18.4 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Ashton-in-Makerfield?

In Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 14mm (0.55") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ashton-in-Makerfield?

With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ashton-in-Makerfield?

The average day length in December in Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom, is 7h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ashton-in-Makerfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:01 pm GMT.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Ashton-in-Makerfield?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February, November and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ashton-in-Makerfield have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom, is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ashton-in-Makerfield?

The months with the lowest UV index in Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ashton-in-Makerfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom

Average temperature in December - Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 7.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (2.8°C).

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Average pressure in December
Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December - Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December - Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (18.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.7km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December - Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December - Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December - Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (14 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December - Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 14mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December - Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December - Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom

Average UV index in December - Ashton-in-Makerfield, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December - Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 49).

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Average visibility in December
Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December - Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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