December weather forecast
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hemel Hempstead, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 7.3°C (45.1°F) and 2.9°C (37.2°F).

Temperature

Hemel Hempstead transitions into December recording an average high-temperature of a still frosty 7.3°C (45.1°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. A minor drop in temperature is observed from daytime highs during the nights of December, averaging a cold 2.9°C (37.2°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 90%, December is the most humid month in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated. In Hemel Hempstead, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.2 days and collects up to 359mm (14.13") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hemel Hempstead are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, is December, when snow falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:01 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hemel Hempstead are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Hemel Hempstead?
Hemel Hempstead in December has an average high-temperature of 7.3°C (45.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 2.9°C (37.2°F).
What is the most humid month in Hemel Hempstead?
December is the most humid month in Hemel Hempstead, with an average relative humidity of 90%.
What is the average humidity in December in Hemel Hempstead?
The average relative humidity in December in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, is 90%.
How much does it rain in Hemel Hempstead in December?
In December, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it snow the most in Hemel Hempstead?
The month with the most snowfall in Hemel Hempstead is December, when snow falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of snow.
How much does it snow in Hemel Hempstead in December?
In Hemel Hempstead, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 20mm (0.79") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Hemel Hempstead?
December has the shortest days of the year in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Hemel Hempstead have in December?
In December, the average day length in Hemel Hempstead is 7h and 53min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hemel Hempstead?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:01 pm GMT.
How long on average sun shines in December in Hemel Hempstead?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, is 4.4h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hemel Hempstead?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Hemel Hempstead?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Average temperature in December
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 7.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).

Average pressure in December - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Average pressure in December
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in December
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 18km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.9km/h).

Average humidity in December - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Average humidity in December
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in December - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in December
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in December
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in December - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Average snowfall in December
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 20mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (20mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Average snowfall days in December
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 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 - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in December
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Average UV index in December
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Average cloud cover in December
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 48).

Average visibility in December - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Average visibility in December
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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