December weather forecast
Dumfries, United Kingdom

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Dumfries, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.5°C (36.5°F) and max 6.4°C (43.5°F).

Temperature

Dumfries notes an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F) in December, hardly diverging from November. Throughout December, Dumfries reports a steady low-temperature average of 2.5°C (36.5°F), slightly lower than its daytime counterpart.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are the most humid months in Dumfries, United Kingdom.

Rainfall

In Dumfries, during December, the rain falls for 20.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 231.6 rainfall days, and 778mm (30.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Dumfries, during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of snow. In Dumfries, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.5 days and aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Dumfries, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 3:55 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dumfries. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Dumfries in December?

In Dumfries, 6.4°C (43.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 2.5°C (36.5°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the most humid month in Dumfries?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months in Dumfries.

What is the average humidity in December in Dumfries?

In Dumfries, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December in Dumfries?

In Dumfries, during December, the rain falls for 20.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Dumfries?

In Dumfries, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 6mm (0.24") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dumfries?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Dumfries?

In December, the average day length is 7h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dumfries?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 3:55 pm GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Dumfries have in December?

In Dumfries, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dumfries?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Dumfries?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Dumfries, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average temperature in December - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).

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Average pressure in December
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1009.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.4km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (83%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 76mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (89mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (33mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (16.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (27mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (11 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average UV index in December - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).

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Average visibility in December
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December - Dumfries, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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