December weather forecastDowne, United Kingdom
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Downe, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average low of 3.6°C (38.5°F) and an average high of 7.9°C (46.2°F).Temperature
In December, Downe experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at a frosty 7.9°C (46.2°F), closely mirroring the climate in November. An average low-temperature of 3.6°C (38.5°F) characterizes Downe's December nights.Humidity
The most humid month in Downe is December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Downe is December, when the rain falls for 12.5 days and typically aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Downe. In December, in Downe, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 17mm (0.67") of snow is accumulated. In Downe, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.9 days and aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Downe.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Downe, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:01 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Downe, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Downe, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 7.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.7°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.4°C).
Average pressure in December
Downe, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1014.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Downe, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 17.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (12.9km/h).
Average humidity in December
Downe, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Downe, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 38mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (38mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Downe, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Downe, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 17mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (23mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Downe, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 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
Downe, 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: 4h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Downe, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Downe, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Downe, 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 47).
Average visibility in December
Downe, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (8km).
