December weather forecastDunnet, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dunnet, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 4.4°C (39.9°F) and 7°C (44.6°F).

Temperature

December brings an average high-temperature of a still frosty 7°C (44.6°F), showing a slight difference from November's 8.5°C (47.3°F). Dunnet maintains a near steady average temperature of 4.4°C (39.9°F) during the nights of December, demonstrating little drop from daytime highs.

Humidity

In Dunnet, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Dunnet, in December, during 21.4 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dunnet, during the entire year, the rain falls for 237.5 days and collects up to 584mm (22.99") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Dunnet, United Kingdom. In Dunnet, United Kingdom, in December, during 4.1 snowfall days, 24mm (0.94") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dunnet, there are 20.8 snowfall days, and 121mm (4.76") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 6h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dunnet, United Kingdom.
On the first day of December in Dunnet, sunrise is at 8:38 am and sunset at 3:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:03 am and sunset at 3:29 pm GMT.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Dunnet.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Dunnet are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Dunnet, is 7°C (44.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 4.4°C (39.9°F).

In Dunnet, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

In December, the rain falls for 21.4 days. Throughout December, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Dunnet, during December, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 24min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Dunnet is 6h and 26min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:38 am and sunset at 3:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:03 am and sunset at 3:29 pm GMT.

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

In Dunnet, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1004.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1004.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 28.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (29.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (32mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 21.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (16.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 24mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (35mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 57).

Average visibility in December
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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