December weather forecastChard, United Kingdom

December weather for Chard, United Kingdom: January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Chard, United Kingdom. The months with the highest humidity in Chard, United Kingdom, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Chard, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.2°C (43.2°F) and max 9.3°C (48.7°F).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Chard's weather records an average high-temperature of a chilly 9.3°C (48.7°F), marking little difference from November's 10.9°C (51.6°F). Chard observes a slightly reduced average nighttime temperature of 6.2°C (43.2°F) during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Chard are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Chard, in December, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 64mm (2.52") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chard, United Kingdom, there are 180.4 rainfall days, and 520mm (20.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, in Chard, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 13mm (0.51") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 4:15 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Chard is 4.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Chard, is 9.3°C (48.7°F) and the average low-temperature is 6.2°C (43.2°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Chard, United Kingdom, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

The average relative humidity in December in Chard, United Kingdom, is 85%.

In December, in Chard, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout December, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Chard, United Kingdom. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

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

In Chard, United Kingdom, the average day length in December is 8h and 2min.

On the first day of December in Chard, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 4:15 pm GMT.

In Chard, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 9.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (8.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Chard, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Chard, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 24.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (16km/h).

Average humidity in December
Chard, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (82%).

Average rainfall in December
Chard, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 64mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Chard, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chard, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Chard, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 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
Chard, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chard, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Chard, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Chard, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are January, November and December (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and July (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Chard, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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