December weather forecast
Failsworth, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Failsworth, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.6°C (36.7°F) and 6.4°C (43.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December sees an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F), hardly diverging from November's 8.7°C (47.7°F). Failsworth's nighttime temperatures in December settle close to daytime highs at an average of 2.6°C (36.7°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In December, in Failsworth, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout December, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 205.2 rainfall days, and 524mm (20.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Failsworth. In December, in Failsworth, United Kingdom, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout December, 15mm (0.59") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Failsworth, there are 8.4 snowfall days, and 71mm (2.8") of snow is accumulated.

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 8:02 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 3:59 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Failsworth is 3.6h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Failsworth in December?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Failsworth, is 6.4°C (43.5°F), while the average low-temperature is 2.6°C (36.7°F).
What are the most humid months in Failsworth?
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months.
What is the average humidity in December in Failsworth?
In December, the average relative humidity in Failsworth, United Kingdom, is 89%.
How much does it rain in Failsworth in December?
In Failsworth, during December, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation.
How much does it snow in Failsworth in December?
In Failsworth, during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Failsworth?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Failsworth?
In December, the average day length in Failsworth, United Kingdom, is 7h and 35min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Failsworth?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Failsworth, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 3:59 pm GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Failsworth have in December?
In Failsworth, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Failsworth?
The months with the lowest UV index in Failsworth are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
How high is the UV index in December in Failsworth?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Failsworth, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.7°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 (1.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Failsworth, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Failsworth, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Failsworth, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Failsworth, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Failsworth, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Failsworth, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 15mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Failsworth, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.7 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
Failsworth, 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: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Failsworth, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Failsworth, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Failsworth, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in December
Failsworth, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

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