December weather forecastFerness, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ferness, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between min 1.7°C (35.1°F) and max 4.9°C (40.8°F).

Temperature

With the advent of December, Ferness's high-temperatures adjust to a wintry 4.9°C (40.8°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Ferness, during December nights, experiences a subtle shift to a low average of 1.7°C (35.1°F) from the day's heat.

Humidity

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 111.6 rainfall days, and 146mm (5.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 3mm (0.12") of snow is accumulated. In Ferness, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.6 days and aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 6h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 3:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:56 am and sunset at 3:39 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Ferness is 5.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health 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:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 4.9°C (40.8°F) and 1.7°C (35.1°F) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Ferness, United Kingdom, in December, during 1.8 snowfall days, 3mm (0.12") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 6h and 44min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 3:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:56 am and sunset at 3:39 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (10.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1005.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1005.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 19.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (20mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.3 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, October and December (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in December
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).