December weather forecast
Folkestone, United Kingdom

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Folkestone, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.5°C (43.7°F) and max 9.2°C (48.6°F).

Temperature

Entering December, Folkestone's average high-temperature reads a chilly 9.2°C (48.6°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. December nights in Folkestone anticipate an average temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F), a modest decline from the daytime.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, June and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Folkestone are November and December, with an average 60mm (2.36") of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, in Folkestone, United Kingdom, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 8mm (0.31") of snow is accumulated. In Folkestone, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.6 days and aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of snow.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 11.1°C (52°F).
Note: Without suitable protection, venturing into 11.1°C (52°F) waters cooler than 10°C (50°F) can lead to pronounced cold shock and rapid breaths.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Folkestone, United Kingdom, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Folkestone, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 3:58 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Folkestone, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Folkestone?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 9.2°C (48.6°F) and a low-temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F).

What are the most humid months in Folkestone?

January, June and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Folkestone.

What is the average humidity in December in Folkestone?

In Folkestone, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

What is the rainiest month in Folkestone?

The months with the most rainfall are November and December, with an average 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Folkestone in December?

In Folkestone, in December, it is raining for 18.5 days, with typically 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Folkestone?

In Folkestone, United Kingdom, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 8mm (0.31") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the sea water temperature in December in Folkestone?

In December, the average sea temperature is 11.1°C (52°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

What is the month with the shortest days in Folkestone?

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Folkestone, United Kingdom.

What is the average length of the day in December in Folkestone?

In Folkestone, the average day length in December is 8h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Folkestone?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 3:58 pm GMT.

How long on average sun shines in December in Folkestone?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Folkestone?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Folkestone, United Kingdom, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Folkestone, United Kingdom

Average temperature in December - Folkestone, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 9.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (7.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.9°C).

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Average pressure in December
Folkestone, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December - Folkestone, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Folkestone, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December - Folkestone, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 28.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (28.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (18.7km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Folkestone, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December - Folkestone, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, June and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Folkestone, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December - Folkestone, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 60mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are November and December (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Folkestone, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December - Folkestone, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (12.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Folkestone, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December - Folkestone, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Folkestone, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December - Folkestone, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Folkestone, United Kingdom

Average sea temperature in December - Folkestone, United Kingdom
  • Average sea temperature in December: 11.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.5°C).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Folkestone, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Folkestone, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December - Folkestone, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Folkestone, United Kingdom

Average UV index in December - Folkestone, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Folkestone, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December - Folkestone, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in December
Folkestone, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December - Folkestone, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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