December weather forecastBeetham, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Beetham, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 1.5°C (34.7°F) and 5.2°C (41.4°F).

Temperature

As Beetham, United Kingdom, steps into December, the average high-temperature holds at a wintry 5.2°C (41.4°F), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. Throughout December, a minimal difference from peak daytime temperatures is noted, marking a steady low-temperature average of 1.5°C (34.7°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Beetham, United Kingdom, in December, during 19.5 rainfall days, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Beetham, United Kingdom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 220.5 days and collects up to 741mm (29.17") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Beetham, United Kingdom, are January through May, November and December. In Beetham, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 63mm (2.48") of snow is typically accumulated. In Beetham, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.6 days and aggregates up to 313mm (12.32") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 3:57 pm GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Beetham. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 7, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Beetham, the average high-temperature is 5.2°C (41.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.5°C (34.7°F).

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

In Beetham, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

In December, in Beetham, the rain falls for 19.5 days. Throughout December, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Beetham, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Beetham, United Kingdom.

The average day length in December in Beetham is 7h and 26min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 3:57 pm GMT.

The month with the least sunshine in Beetham is December, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Beetham, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

7.5°C

5.2°C

4.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

18.5km/h

20.2km/h

19.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

6.7

6.5

7.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

68%

71%

Average visibility

8km

Average temperature in December
Beetham, United Kingdom

Average high temperature in December: 5.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 1.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Beetham, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Beetham, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Beetham, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (85%).

Average rainfall in December
Beetham, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December: 81mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (83mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Beetham, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Beetham, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December: 63mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (86mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Beetham, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Beetham, 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: 2h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Beetham, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (11.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5 days).

Average UV index in December
Beetham, United Kingdom

Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Beetham, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December: 71

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 56).

Average visibility in December
Beetham, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).