December weather forecastCottenham, United Kingdom
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Cottenham, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average low of 3.1°C (37.6°F) and an average high of 7°C (44.6°F).Temperature
December's advent denotes a minor fluctuation in the average high-temperature to a still frosty 7°C (44.6°F) from November's 9.6°C (49.3°F). Nights in December in Cottenham showcase an average temperature of 3.1°C (37.6°F), slightly cooler than the daytime.Humidity
The most humid month in Cottenham is December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.Rainfall
In Cottenham, United Kingdom, in December, during 14 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cottenham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.6 days and collects up to 381mm (15") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Cottenham, in December, during 1.2 snowfall days, 11mm (0.43") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cottenham, United Kingdom, there are 8.7 snowfall days, and 54mm (2.13") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Cottenham, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of December, in Cottenham, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 3:56 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Cottenham, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Cottenham, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 7°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.9°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.7°C).
Average pressure in December
Cottenham, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1013.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.2mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Cottenham, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 18.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.7km/h).
Average humidity in December
Cottenham, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 90%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Cottenham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 35mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (48mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Cottenham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 14 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cottenham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 11mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (23mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Cottenham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Cottenham, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cottenham, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Cottenham, 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
Cottenham, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 48).
Average visibility in December
Cottenham, 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).
