December weather forecast
Capheaton, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Capheaton, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.6°C (36.7°F) and an average high of 6.1°C (43°F).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Capheaton's weather records an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.1°C (43°F), marking little difference from November's 8.6°C (47.5°F). Capheaton sustains an average of approximately a cold 2.6°C (36.7°F) during December nights, with little variation from daytime highs.

Humidity

The most humid month in Capheaton is December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In December, in Capheaton, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is accumulated. In Capheaton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.4 days and collects up to 212mm (8.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow. In Capheaton, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.5 days and aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Capheaton, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 3:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:33 am and sunset at 3:48 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Capheaton is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Capheaton are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Capheaton?
The high-temperature, in December, in Capheaton, is 6.1°C (43°F), while the low-temperature averages to 2.6°C (36.7°F).
What is the most humid month in Capheaton?
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.
What is the average humidity in December in Capheaton?
In Capheaton, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.
How much does it rain in Capheaton in December?
In Capheaton, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation.
When does it start to snow in Capheaton?
December is the first month it typically snows in Capheaton. Throughout December, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Capheaton?
With an average of 7h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
What is the average length of the day in December in Capheaton?
In Capheaton, the average day length in December is 7h and 16min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Capheaton?
On the first day of December in Capheaton, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 3:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:33 am and sunset at 3:48 pm GMT.
How long on average sun shines in December in Capheaton?
In Capheaton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Capheaton?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December in Capheaton?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Capheaton, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2°C).

Average pressure in December
Capheaton, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1009.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Capheaton, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 19.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Capheaton, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Capheaton, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (27mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Capheaton, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Capheaton, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (21mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Capheaton, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Capheaton, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are October and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Capheaton, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Capheaton, 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
Capheaton, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February, June and November (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in December
Capheaton, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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