December weather forecast
Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ashton-under-Lyne, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.3°C (36.1°F) and an average high of 6.1°C (43°F).

Temperature

December's advent denotes a minor fluctuation in the average high-temperature to a still chilly 6.1°C (43°F) from November's 8.5°C (47.3°F). The month of December shows a minor drop from daytime temperatures, generally recording a low average of 2.3°C (36.1°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In Ashton-under-Lyne, in December, during 18.4 rainfall days, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 211.9 rainfall days, and 553mm (21.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Ashton-under-Lyne. In December, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 18mm (0.71") of snow is accumulated. In Ashton-under-Lyne, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.4 days and aggregates up to 102mm (4.02") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 3:58 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Ashton-under-Lyne, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ashton-under-Lyne. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
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. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Ashton-under-Lyne in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 6.1°C (43°F) and 2.3°C (36.1°F) respectively.

What are the most humid months in Ashton-under-Lyne?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Ashton-under-Lyne?

In December, the average relative humidity in Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom, is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ashton-under-Lyne?

In Ashton-under-Lyne, during December, the rain falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Ashton-under-Lyne in December?

In Ashton-under-Lyne, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 18mm (0.71") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ashton-under-Lyne?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Ashton-under-Lyne is 7h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ashton-under-Lyne?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ashton-under-Lyne, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 3:58 pm GMT.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ashton-under-Lyne?

In Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ashton-under-Lyne?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom.

What is the UV index reading in December in Ashton-under-Lyne?

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

Average temperature in December - Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.6km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December - Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (80%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December - Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 18mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (40mm).
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-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December - Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ashton-under-Lyne, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December - Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (12.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December - Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 54).

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Average visibility in December
Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December - Ashton-under-Lyne, 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).

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