December weather forecastCongleton, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Congleton, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average high of 5.9°C (42.6°F) and an average low of 2°C (35.6°F).

Temperature

Congleton notes an average high-temperature of an icy 5.9°C (42.6°F) in December, hardly diverging from November. Congleton sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in December, with an average low settling at a still cold 2°C (35.6°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Congleton, the rain falls for 16.9 days. Throughout December, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Congleton, there are 196.9 rainfall days, and 619mm (24.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Congleton are January through May, November and December. In Congleton, in December, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow. In Congleton, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.6 days and aggregates up to 174mm (6.85") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Congleton is December, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Congleton, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 4:01 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Congleton is 3.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

In Congleton, in December, the average high-temperature is 5.9°C (42.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 2°C (35.6°F).

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

In Congleton, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

In Congleton, in December, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, in Congleton, United Kingdom, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 7h and 38min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 4:01 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Congleton is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Congleton, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2°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 (1.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Congleton, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Congleton, 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 month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Congleton, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (82%).

Average rainfall in December
Congleton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 59mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and November (65mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (28mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Congleton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Congleton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (49mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Congleton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Congleton, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Congleton, 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
Congleton, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in December
Congleton, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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