December weather forecast
Hoghton, United Kingdom

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Hoghton, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 2.5°C (36.5°F) and 6.3°C (43.3°F).

Temperature

At the start of December, Hoghton's average high-temperature reaches a still frosty 6.3°C (43.3°F), subtly different from the preceding month. Hoghton nights in December witness a mild cool down to an average temperature of 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Hoghton are August and December, with an average 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Hoghton. In Hoghton, United Kingdom, during December, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of snow. In Hoghton, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.1 days and aggregates up to 140mm (5.51") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 3:59 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hoghton is 3.6h.

UV index

January through March, 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Hoghton during December?

In December, in Hoghton, the average high-temperature is 6.3°C (43.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.5°C (36.5°F).

What are the most humid months in Hoghton?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are most humid months in Hoghton, United Kingdom.

What is the average humidity in December in Hoghton?

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

What is the wettest month in Hoghton?

The months with the most rainfall are August and December, with an average 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Hoghton in December?

In December, in Hoghton, the rain falls for 19.4 days. Throughout December, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Hoghton?

In Hoghton, during December, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hoghton?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Hoghton?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hoghton?

On the first day of December in Hoghton, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 3:59 pm GMT.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hoghton?

The average sunshine duration in December in Hoghton, United Kingdom, is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hoghton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hoghton?

In Hoghton, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hoghton, United Kingdom

Average temperature in December - Hoghton, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Hoghton, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December - Hoghton, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Hoghton, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December - Hoghton, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.5km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Hoghton, United Kingdom

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (82%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hoghton, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December - Hoghton, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 66mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Hoghton, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December - Hoghton, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hoghton, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December - Hoghton, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 24mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (39mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Hoghton, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December - Hoghton, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hoghton, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 3min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hoghton, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December - Hoghton, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (12 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hoghton, United Kingdom

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Hoghton, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December - Hoghton, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 53).

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Average visibility in December
Hoghton, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December - Hoghton, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

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