December weather forecastCulcheth, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Culcheth, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average low of 3.2°C (37.8°F) and an average high of 7.1°C (44.8°F).

Temperature

Culcheth, United Kingdom, starts December with an average high-temperature of a still frosty 7.1°C (44.8°F), a minor shift from November's 9.3°C (48.7°F). Culcheth observes an average low-temperature of 3.2°C (37.8°F) during the slightly cooler nights of December.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, in Culcheth, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 87.5 rainfall days, and 140mm (5.51") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Culcheth. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow. In Culcheth, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.5 days and aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Culcheth, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 4:00 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Culcheth, the average sunshine in December is 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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Updated: Feb 8, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Culcheth, in December, the average high-temperature is 7.1°C (44.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 3.2°C (37.8°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in December in Culcheth is 88%.

In December, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.

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

In December, the average day length in Culcheth, United Kingdom, is 7h and 35min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 4:00 pm GMT.

In Culcheth, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Culcheth, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

9.3°C

7.1°C

6.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.9km/h

18km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.8

19.5

20.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

61%

62%

Average visibility

9km

Average temperature in December
Culcheth, United Kingdom

Average high temperature in December: 7.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 3.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2°C).

Average pressure in December
Culcheth, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Culcheth, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December: 16.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Culcheth, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Culcheth, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (19mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (6mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Culcheth, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Culcheth, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Culcheth, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Culcheth, 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: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Culcheth, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17 days).

Average UV index in December
Culcheth, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Culcheth, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 50).

Average visibility in December
Culcheth, 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).