December weather forecast
Defford, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Defford, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.8°C (37°F) and max 7.1°C (44.8°F).

Temperature

Defford, United Kingdom, sees the arrival of December with an average high-temperature of a still frosty 7.1°C (44.8°F), indicating a subtle variation from November. During December, the nighttime temperatures in Defford align closely with the daytime averages, measuring an icy 2.8°C (37°F).

Humidity

The most humid month in Defford is December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

In Defford, United Kingdom, in December, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.5 rainfall days, and 448mm (17.64") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Defford, in December, during 1.3 snowfall days, 9mm (0.35") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.2 snowfall days, and 42mm (1.65") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:06 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Defford 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Defford in December?
In December, in Defford, the average high-temperature is 7.1°C (44.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.8°C (37°F).
What is the most humid month in Defford?
With an average relative humidity of 91%, December is the most humid month.
What is the average humidity in December in Defford?
The average relative humidity in December in Defford is 91%.
How much does it rain in Defford in December?
In Defford, United Kingdom, in December, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation.
How much does it snow in Defford in December?
In December, in Defford, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout December, 9mm (0.35") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Defford?
With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Defford.
How many hours of daylight does Defford have in December?
The average day length in December in Defford is 7h and 50min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Defford?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Defford, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:06 pm GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Defford have in December?
In Defford, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.
When is the lowest UV index in Defford?
The months with the lowest UV index in Defford, United Kingdom, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index reading in December in Defford?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Defford is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Defford, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 7.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Defford, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Defford, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Defford, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (81%).

Average rainfall in December
Defford, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Defford, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Defford, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Defford, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 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
Defford, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 5min

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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Defford, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Defford, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in December
Defford, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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