December weather forecastBickerstaffe, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bickerstaffe, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.9°C (46.2°F) and 4.9°C (40.8°F).

Temperature

December's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a frosty 7.9°C (46.2°F), barely different from November's 10°C (50°F). In Bickerstaffe, December's low temperatures hover around a wintry 4.9°C (40.8°F), reflecting a minor decrease from the daytime highs.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Bickerstaffe are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Bickerstaffe, United Kingdom, during December, the rain falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 173.2 rainfall days, and 403mm (15.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Bickerstaffe. Throughout December, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 10mm (0.39") of snow. In Bickerstaffe, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.5 days and aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bickerstaffe.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:01 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Bickerstaffe are January, November and December, with an average of 3.9h of 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Bickerstaffe, records 7.9°C (46.2°F), while the low-temperature is 4.9°C (40.8°F).

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

The average relative humidity in December in Bickerstaffe, United Kingdom, is 84%.

In Bickerstaffe, in December, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 41mm (1.61") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Bickerstaffe, United Kingdom. Throughout December, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 10mm (0.39") of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Bickerstaffe is 7h and 34min.

On the first day of December in Bickerstaffe, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:01 pm GMT.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration in Bickerstaffe, United Kingdom, is 3.9h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bickerstaffe, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.9°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (18.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Bickerstaffe, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bickerstaffe, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 21.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (21.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (14km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bickerstaffe, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Bickerstaffe, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bickerstaffe, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are August and November (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bickerstaffe, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 10mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (25mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bickerstaffe, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.4 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
Bickerstaffe, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 54min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Bickerstaffe, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Bickerstaffe, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Bickerstaffe, 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 47).

Average visibility in December
Bickerstaffe, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (9km).