December weather forecastCountisbury, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Countisbury, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 4.5°C (40.1°F) and an average high of 8.2°C (46.8°F).

Temperature

December's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still frosty 8.2°C (46.8°F), hardly different from the previous month. In Countisbury, nights during December observe an average temperature decrease to an icy 4.5°C (40.1°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Countisbury is December, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in Countisbury, United Kingdom, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 4mm (0.16") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 9.4 snowfall days, and 37mm (1.46") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:17 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Countisbury, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Feb 7, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 8.2°C (46.8°F) and 4.5°C (40.1°F) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity in Countisbury are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Countisbury. Rain falls for 15.8 days and accumulates 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.

In Countisbury, in December, during 15.8 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 4mm (0.16") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Countisbury.

In December, the average day length is 7h and 58min.

On the first day of December in Countisbury, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:17 pm GMT.

In Countisbury, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

9.9°C

8.2°C

7.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

21.8km/h

23.1km/h

22.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

8.8

10.1

10.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Countisbury, United Kingdom

Average high temperature in December: 8.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 4.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Countisbury, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Countisbury, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December: 21.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (21.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Countisbury, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (83%).

Average rainfall in December
Countisbury, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (39mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Countisbury, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Countisbury, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Countisbury, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Countisbury, United Kingdom

Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Countisbury, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are August and November (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Countisbury, 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
Countisbury, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 50).

Average visibility in December
Countisbury, 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).