December weather forecast
Bradford, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Bradford, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 6.4°C (43.5°F) and 2.6°C (36.7°F).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature registers at a still frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F), subtly different from November's 8.7°C (47.7°F). Nighttime temperature sees a small decrement from daytime highs, dipping to an average of 2.6°C (36.7°F) during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Bradford, United Kingdom, during December, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bradford, there are 205.2 rainfall days, and 524mm (20.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Bradford. In December, in Bradford, United Kingdom, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout December, 15mm (0.59") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.4 snowfall days, and 71mm (2.8") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Bradford, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 3:55 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Bradford are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Bradford in December?
The high-temperature, in December, in Bradford, is 6.4°C (43.5°F), while the low-temperature averages to 2.6°C (36.7°F).
What is the most humid month in Bradford?
The months with the highest humidity in Bradford, United Kingdom, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.
What is the average humidity in December in Bradford?
The average relative humidity in December in Bradford, United Kingdom, is 89%.
How much does it rain in Bradford in December?
In December, in Bradford, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout December, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many days does it snow in December in Bradford?
In Bradford, United Kingdom, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 15mm (0.59") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Bradford?
December has the shortest days of the year in Bradford, United Kingdom, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Bradford?
The average day length in December in Bradford is 7h and 31min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Bradford?
On the first day of December in Bradford, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 3:55 pm GMT.
How long on average sun shines in December in Bradford?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.
When is the lowest UV index in Bradford?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Bradford?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bradford is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bradford, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Bradford, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bradford, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bradford, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Bradford, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bradford, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bradford, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 15mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bradford, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.7 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
Bradford, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bradford, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Bradford, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Bradford, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in December
Bradford, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July, August, September, November and December (8km).

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