December weather forecastCheddleton, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Cheddleton, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 1.9°C (35.4°F) and 6.5°C (43.7°F).

Temperature

Cheddleton's shift into December sets the average high-temperature at a still frosty 6.5°C (43.7°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from November's 8.5°C (47.3°F). Cheddleton's December nights witness minimal differential from the daytime temperatures, with averages of 1.9°C (35.4°F).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

In Cheddleton, in December, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 46mm (1.81") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 180.9 rainfall days, and 504mm (19.84") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cheddleton are January through May, November and December. In December, in Cheddleton, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated. In Cheddleton, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.6 days and aggregates up to 127mm (5") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cheddleton.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:01 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Cheddleton, is 6.5°C (43.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 1.9°C (35.4°F).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

The average relative humidity in December is 92%.

In Cheddleton, United Kingdom, during December, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.

In Cheddleton, United Kingdom, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 25mm (0.98") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cheddleton, United Kingdom.

In Cheddleton, United Kingdom, the average day length in December is 7h and 40min.

On the first day of December in Cheddleton, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:01 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°C).

Average pressure in December
Cheddleton, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Cheddleton, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13km/h).

Average humidity in December
Cheddleton, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (83%).

Average rainfall in December
Cheddleton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 46mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Cheddleton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and March (12.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cheddleton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (50mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Cheddleton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are April, May and July (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cheddleton, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Cheddleton, 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
Cheddleton, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 56).

Average visibility in December
Cheddleton, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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