December weather forecastGateforth, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Gateforth, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.4°C (36.3°F) and max 6.4°C (43.5°F).

Temperature

Gateforth, United Kingdom, experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F) with the onset of December, maintaining near parity with November's 8.8°C (47.8°F). Gateforth maintains a near steady average temperature of 2.4°C (36.3°F) during the nights of December, demonstrating little drop from daytime highs.

Humidity

The most humid month in Gateforth is December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Gateforth, during December, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation. In Gateforth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 209.6 days and collects up to 565mm (22.24") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gateforth, United Kingdom, are January through April, November and December. In Gateforth, during December, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.2 snowfall days, and 82mm (3.23") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of December, in Gateforth, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 3:53 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Gateforth, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Gateforth, the average high-temperature is 6.4°C (43.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.4°C (36.3°F).

The most humid month in Gateforth is December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Gateforth is 89%.

In Gateforth, in December, during 16.2 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Gateforth, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 15mm (0.59") of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Gateforth is 7h and 32min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 3:53 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December in Gateforth is 4.7h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gateforth is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Gateforth, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Gateforth, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gateforth, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gateforth, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Gateforth, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 45mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (64mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gateforth, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gateforth, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 15mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Gateforth, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 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
Gateforth, 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: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gateforth, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (11.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Gateforth, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Gateforth, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 50).

Average visibility in December
Gateforth, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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