December weather forecastGateley, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Gateley, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.7°C (40.5°F) and 7.5°C (45.5°F).

Temperature

Gateley records an average high-temperature of a frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F) in December, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. In Gateley, the December nights are characterized by an average low-temperature of 4.7°C (40.5°F), a minor dip from daytime readings.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 86%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Gateley, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gateley, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 430mm (16.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Gateley, in December, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 6mm (0.24") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.1 snowfall days, and 36mm (1.42") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 3:44 pm. On the last day of December, in Gateley, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 3:50 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gateley. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 7.5°C (45.5°F) and 4.7°C (40.5°F) respectively.

December is the most humid month in Gateley, United Kingdom, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Gateley is 86%.

In Gateley, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Gateley, United Kingdom, in December, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 6mm (0.24") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gateley, United Kingdom.

In December, the average day length in Gateley is 7h and 43min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 3:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 3:50 pm GMT.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Gateley is 4.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Gateley, 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 Gateley is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gateley, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Gateley, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gateley, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 24.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gateley, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Gateley, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gateley, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gateley, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Gateley, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Gateley, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gateley, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Gateley, 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
Gateley, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Gateley, 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).