December weather forecastBasildon, United Kingdom
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Basildon, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.7°C (45.9°F) and 3.6°C (38.5°F).Temperature
December's climate shows a minor adjustment in average high-temperatures to a frosty 7.7°C (45.9°F) from November's 10.2°C (50.4°F). Throughout December, Basildon observes a steady low-temperature average of 3.6°C (38.5°F), reflecting a minor dip from daytime highs.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 89%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
In December, in Basildon, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated. In Basildon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.2 days and collects up to 332mm (13.07") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Basildon are January through April, November and December. In Basildon, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 19mm (0.75") of snow. In Basildon, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.2 days and aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Basildon, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December in Basildon, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 3:58 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Basildon, United Kingdom, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Basildon are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Basildon, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 7.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.7°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Basildon, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1014.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Basildon, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 18.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13.4km/h).
Average humidity in December
Basildon, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Basildon, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 34mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (35mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Basildon, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Basildon, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 19mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (30mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Basildon, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Basildon, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Basildon, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Basildon, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Basildon, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 46).
Average visibility in December
Basildon, 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).
