December weather forecastBoddam, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Boddam, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.8°C (40.6°F) and 7.3°C (45.1°F).

Temperature

In Boddam, December's average high-temperature stands at a still frosty 7.3°C (45.1°F), closely related to the preceding month. Boddam's December nights observe a minor shift from the daytime temperatures, resulting in an average dip to a wintry 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Boddam is 80%.

Rainfall

In Boddam, in December, during 18.8 rainfall days, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 213.1 rainfall days, and 509mm (20.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Boddam. In Boddam, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of snow. In Boddam, during the entire year, snow falls for 14 days and aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Boddam, the average seawater temperature in December is 9.3°C (48.7°F).
Note: In 9.3°C (48.7°F), cold shock and rapid breathing can occur when swimming at temperatures below 10°C (50°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Boddam is December, with an average of 6h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 3:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:48 am and sunset at 3:32 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Boddam, United Kingdom. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Boddam, in December, the average high-temperature is 7.3°C (45.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F).

In Boddam, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

In Boddam, in December, during 18.8 rainfall days, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, in Boddam, United Kingdom, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 22mm (0.87") of snow is accumulated.

In December, the average sea temperature in Boddam is 9.3°C (48.7°F). Swimming in 9.3°C (48.7°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 42min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Boddam is 6h and 44min.

On the first day of December in Boddam, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 3:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:48 am and sunset at 3:32 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4°C).

Average pressure in December
Boddam, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1006mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Boddam, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 27.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (28.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Boddam, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Boddam, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (54mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Boddam, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (15.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Boddam, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 22mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (29mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Boddam, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Boddam, United Kingdom

  • Average sea temperature in December: 9.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (6.8°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Boddam, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Boddam, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (12.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Boddam, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Boddam, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in December
Boddam, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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