December weather forecastFreckleton, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Freckleton, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average high of 8.4°C (47.1°F) and an average low of 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Temperature

December's advent denotes a minor fluctuation in the average high-temperature to a chilly 8.4°C (47.1°F) from November's 10.2°C (50.4°F). The nights of December anticipate a slight dip from daytime high temperatures, settling to an average low-temperature of 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Humidity

In Freckleton, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Freckleton, during December, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Freckleton, United Kingdom, there are 182 rainfall days, and 327mm (12.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Freckleton, United Kingdom. December is the first month it typically snows in Freckleton. Throughout December, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow. In Freckleton, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.2 days and aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Freckleton is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Freckleton, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:28 am and sunset at 4:00 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Freckleton, records 8.4°C (47.1°F), while the low-temperature is 5.5°C (41.9°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Freckleton, United Kingdom, is 82%.

In Freckleton, in December, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Freckleton, United Kingdom. Throughout December, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.

In Freckleton, the average day length in December is 7h and 32min.

On the first day of December in Freckleton, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:28 am and sunset at 4:00 pm GMT.

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Freckleton.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Freckleton, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Freckleton, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Freckleton, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Freckleton, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 25.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (25.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (15.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Freckleton, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Freckleton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (42mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (12mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Freckleton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are August and December (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Freckleton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Freckleton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Freckleton, 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 54min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Freckleton, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Freckleton, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Freckleton, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in December
Freckleton, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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