December weather forecastDunstable, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dunstable, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.9°C (37.2°F) and 7.3°C (45.1°F).

Temperature

Dunstable records an average high-temperature of a still frosty 7.3°C (45.1°F) in December, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. Dunstable's temperature during December nights registers a minor decrease to an average low of 2.9°C (37.2°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Dunstable, United Kingdom, during December, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation. In Dunstable, United Kingdom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.6 days and collects up to 424mm (16.69") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dunstable are January through April, November and December. In Dunstable, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of snow. In Dunstable, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.5 days and aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Dunstable is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Dunstable, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:01 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Dunstable, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Dunstable, United Kingdom, vary between a high-temperature of 7.3°C (45.1°F) and a low-temperature of 2.9°C (37.2°F).

With an average relative humidity of 91%, December is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in December in Dunstable is 91%.

In Dunstable, United Kingdom, during December, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.

In December, in Dunstable, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 22mm (0.87") of snow is accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length in Dunstable is 7h and 52min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dunstable, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:01 pm GMT.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Dunstable, United Kingdom, is 4.2h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.3°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 (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Dunstable, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1014mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dunstable, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (18.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dunstable, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Dunstable, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dunstable, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dunstable, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 22mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (36mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Dunstable, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
Dunstable, 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 12min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dunstable, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Dunstable, 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
Dunstable, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 50).

Average visibility in December
Dunstable, 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).