December weather forecastHorsforth, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Horsforth, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 6°C (42.8°F) and min 2.1°C (35.8°F).

Temperature

The weather during December records an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6°C (42.8°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Horsforth nights in December witness a mild cool down to an average temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Horsforth, United Kingdom, in December, during 14.5 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 184.4 rainfall days, and 438mm (17.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Horsforth, in December, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 16mm (0.63") of snow. In Horsforth, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.7 days and aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") 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 the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 3:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 3:55 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Horsforth, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Horsforth, United Kingdom. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Horsforth, is 6°C (42.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.1°C (35.8°F).

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months in Horsforth, United Kingdom.

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

In December, in Horsforth, United Kingdom, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Horsforth, United Kingdom, during December, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Horsforth.

In Horsforth, the average day length in December is 7h and 31min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 3:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Horsforth, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 3:55 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December in Horsforth, United Kingdom, is 4.5h.

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

In Horsforth, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Horsforth, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Horsforth, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.3mbar

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

Average wind speed in December
Horsforth, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.8km/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 June (12.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Horsforth, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Horsforth, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Horsforth, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Horsforth, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 16mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (30mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Horsforth, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 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
Horsforth, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Horsforth, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (13.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Horsforth, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Horsforth, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in December
Horsforth, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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