December weather forecastHeversham, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Heversham, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 5.2°C (41.4°F) and min 1.5°C (34.7°F).

Temperature

The advent of December brings an average high-temperature of an icy 5.2°C (41.4°F), almost identical to the preceding month. In Heversham, the average low-temperature during December nights tends to settle at a still wintry 1.5°C (34.7°F), indicating a slight drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 19.5 days. Throughout December, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 220.5 rainfall days, and 741mm (29.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Heversham. In Heversham, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 63mm (2.48") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.6 snowfall days, and 313mm (12.32") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Heversham is December, with an average of 7h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 3:57 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 7, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Heversham are 5.2°C (41.4°F) and 1.5°C (34.7°F) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity in Heversham are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 92%.

In December, in Heversham, the rain falls for 19.5 days. Throughout December, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Heversham, United Kingdom, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 63mm (2.48") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Heversham, with an average of 7h and 24min of daylight.

In Heversham, the average day length in December is 7h and 26min.

On the first day of December in Heversham, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 3:57 pm GMT.

With an average of 2.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in December in Heversham is 2.9h.

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

In Heversham, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

7.5°C

5.2°C

4.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

18.5km/h

20.2km/h

19.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

6.7

6.5

7.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

68%

71%

Average visibility

8km

Average temperature in December
Heversham, United Kingdom

Average high temperature in December: 5.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 1.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Heversham, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Heversham, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Heversham, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (85%).

Average rainfall in December
Heversham, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December: 81mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (83mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Heversham, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Heversham, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December: 63mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (86mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Heversham, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 7h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine in December: 2h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Heversham, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (11.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5 days).

Average UV index in December
Heversham, United Kingdom

Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Heversham, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December: 71

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 56).

Average visibility in December
Heversham, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December: 8km

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