December weather forecastDurham, United Kingdom
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Durham, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 2.6°C (36.7°F) and 6.1°C (43°F).Temperature
As Durham transitions into December, the average high-temperature stands at a still frosty 6.1°C (43°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. Durham notes a steady average temperature of 2.6°C (36.7°F) during the nights of December.Humidity
The most humid month in Durham is December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.Rainfall
In Durham, United Kingdom, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.5 rainfall days, and 403mm (15.87") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Durham, United Kingdom, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 5mm (0.2") of snow. In Durham, United Kingdom, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.7 days and aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Durham, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 3:44 pm. On the last day of December, in Durham, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 3:49 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Durham, the average sunshine in December is 5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Durham, United Kingdom, 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 6.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.6°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 2.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).
Average pressure in December
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1010mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.1mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 19.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.9km/h).
Average humidity in December
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 24mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 5mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 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
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, October and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Durham, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in December
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
