December weather forecastDrigg, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Drigg, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between min 5°C (41°F) and max 7.5°C (45.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December records an average high-temperature of a still frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F), closely related to the 9.3°C (48.7°F) observed in November. Night temperatures in December in Drigg exhibit a subtle decrease, settling at an average of 5°C (41°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 22.3 days and typically aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Drigg. Throughout December, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 13mm (0.51") of snow. Throughout the year, in Drigg, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 56mm (2.2") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:34 am and sunset at 3:59 pm GMT.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Drigg, United Kingdom, during December are 7.5°C (45.5°F) and 5°C (41°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in December in Drigg is 85%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 22.3 days and typically aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.

In Drigg, in December, during 22.3 rainfall days, 82mm (3.23") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Drigg. Throughout December, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 13mm (0.51") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Drigg.

The average day length in December in Drigg is 7h and 25min.

On the first day of December in Drigg, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:34 am and sunset at 3:59 pm GMT.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Drigg, United Kingdom, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Drigg, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Drigg, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (6.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Drigg, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Drigg, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 27.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (27.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (15.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Drigg, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (82%).

Average rainfall in December
Drigg, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 82mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (28mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Drigg, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (15.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Drigg, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 13mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Drigg, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

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

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Drigg, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Drigg, 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
Drigg, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in December
Drigg, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July, August, November and December (9km).