December weather forecast
Elsecar, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elsecar, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 2.3°C (36.1°F) and 6.4°C (43.5°F).

Temperature

The unfolding of December shows an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6.4°C (43.5°F), indicating a slight variance from November's 8.7°C (47.7°F). Elsecar encounters an average temperature dip to a cold 2.3°C (36.1°F) throughout December, subtly lower than its daytime maximum.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Elsecar, in December, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation. In Elsecar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.6 days and collects up to 334mm (13.15") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Elsecar, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow. In Elsecar, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.9 days and aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 3:56 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Elsecar?
December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 6.4°C (43.5°F) and a low-temperature of 2.3°C (36.1°F).
What are the most humid months?
The months with the highest humidity are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 88%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Elsecar, during December, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December?
In Elsecar, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 7h and 35min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 3:56 pm GMT.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December in Elsecar?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Elsecar, United Kingdom
Average temperature in December
Elsecar, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.5°C).

Average pressure in December - Elsecar, United Kingdom
Average pressure in December
Elsecar, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Elsecar, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in December
Elsecar, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.6km/h).

Average humidity in December - Elsecar, United Kingdom
Average humidity in December
Elsecar, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in December - Elsecar, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in December
Elsecar, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (40mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (15mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Elsecar, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in December
Elsecar, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December - Elsecar, United Kingdom
Average snowfall in December
Elsecar, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 15mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (20mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Elsecar, United Kingdom
Average snowfall days in December
Elsecar, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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 - Elsecar, United Kingdom
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elsecar, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December - Elsecar, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in December
Elsecar, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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 - Elsecar, United Kingdom
Average cloud cover in December
Elsecar, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in December - Elsecar, United Kingdom
Average visibility in December
Elsecar, 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).

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