December weather forecastEmbsay, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Embsay, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 1.4°C (34.5°F) and 5.4°C (41.7°F).

Temperature

November's transformation into December witnesses an average high-temperature of a wintry 5.4°C (41.7°F), noting a minor change from the preceding month. Throughout December nights, Embsay records a consistent low-temperature averaging a still icy 1.4°C (34.5°F).

Humidity

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Embsay, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 128.3 rainfall days, and 289mm (11.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Embsay. In December, in Embsay, United Kingdom, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 15mm (0.59") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Embsay, there are 13.8 snowfall days, and 88mm (3.46") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Embsay, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 3:55 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Embsay, United Kingdom, is 3.2h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Embsay. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Embsay, 5.4°C (41.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 1.4°C (34.5°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months.

In Embsay, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

In Embsay, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 15mm (0.59") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Embsay, United Kingdom.

In Embsay, the average day length in December is 7h and 29min.

On the first day of December in Embsay, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 3:55 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December in Embsay, United Kingdom, is 3.2h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Embsay, United Kingdom.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 19km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (84%).

Average rainfall in December
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (33mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 15mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (28mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Embsay, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 59).

Average visibility in December
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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