December weather forecast
Canterbury, United Kingdom

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Canterbury, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 8.9°C (48°F) and min 6.2°C (43.2°F).

Temperature

The introduction of December notes a subtle temperature variation to a chilly 8.9°C (48°F) from November's 11.2°C (52.2°F). The nights of December in Canterbury are characterized by an average low-temperature of 6.2°C (43.2°F), subtly descending from daytime highs.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Canterbury, in December, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 191.2 rainfall days, and 552mm (21.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Canterbury are January through March, November and December. In Canterbury, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 8mm (0.31") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 9.5 snowfall days, and 57mm (2.24") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 3:57 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Canterbury is 4.5h.

UV index

In Canterbury, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Canterbury?

The high-temperature, in December, in Canterbury, records 8.9°C (48°F), while the low-temperature is 6.2°C (43.2°F).

What is the most humid month in Canterbury?

The most humid month in Canterbury is December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in December in Canterbury?

In December, the average relative humidity in Canterbury is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Canterbury?

In December, in Canterbury, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout December, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Canterbury in December?

In Canterbury, United Kingdom, during December, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Canterbury?

December has the shortest days of the year in Canterbury, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Canterbury have in December?

In December, the average day length in Canterbury is 7h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Canterbury?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 3:57 pm GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Canterbury have in December?

In Canterbury, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Canterbury?

In Canterbury, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average temperature in December - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 8.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.6°C).

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Average pressure in December
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 27.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (27.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.7km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (13.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 8mm

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Canterbury, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average UV index in December - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in December
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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