December weather forecastDown Ampney, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Down Ampney, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 7.4°C (45.3°F) and an average low of 2.9°C (37.2°F).

Temperature

Down Ampney's weather in December displays an average high-temperature of a still frosty 7.4°C (45.3°F), showing minor disparity from November's 9.7°C (49.5°F). December nighttime temperatures hover close to the daytime peak with an average of 2.9°C (37.2°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Down Ampney, during December, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. In Down Ampney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167 days and collects up to 331mm (13.03") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Down Ampney. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow. In Down Ampney, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.7 days and aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Down Ampney is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Down Ampney, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:07 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Down Ampney, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Down Ampney are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 7, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Down Ampney, is 7.4°C (45.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 2.9°C (37.2°F).

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

In December, the average relative humidity in Down Ampney, United Kingdom, is 91%.

In December, in Down Ampney, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Down Ampney, United Kingdom. Throughout December, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Down Ampney, United Kingdom, is 7h and 54min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Down Ampney, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:07 pm GMT.

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

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Down Ampney, United Kingdom.

In Down Ampney, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

9.7°C

7.4°C

6.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

17.7km/h

18.8km/h

18.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.5

13.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Down Ampney, United Kingdom

Average high temperature in December: 7.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 2.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Down Ampney, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December: 1014.1mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Down Ampney, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13km/h).

Average humidity in December
Down Ampney, 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 (82%).

Average rainfall in December
Down Ampney, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (40mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and September (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Down Ampney, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Down Ampney, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December: 5mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Down Ampney, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 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
Down Ampney, United Kingdom

Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Down Ampney, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Down Ampney, 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
Down Ampney, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in December
Down Ampney, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December: 8km

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