December weather forecastBasingstoke, United Kingdom
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Basingstoke, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average high of 7.8°C (46°F) and an average low of 3.5°C (38.3°F).Temperature
The onset of December marks an average high-temperature of a chilly 7.8°C (46°F), hardly differing from November's 10.2°C (50.4°F). Basingstoke documents a consistent average low-temperature of 3.5°C (38.3°F) at night during December.Humidity
The most humid month in Basingstoke is December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 21mm (0.83") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Basingstoke, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.8 days and aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Basingstoke.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:06 pm GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Basingstoke, United Kingdom, is 4.1h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 7.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2°C).
Average pressure in December
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1014.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.5mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13km/h).
Average humidity in December
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 90%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 21mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (21mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and September (9mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 1mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Basingstoke, 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: 4h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (13.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is 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
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).
Average visibility in December
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, September, October and November (8km).
