Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The start of December marks an average high-temperature of a still frosty 7.1°C (44.8°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in November. In Houghton le Spring, the month of December brings a consistent average low-temperature of 3.9°C (39°F), slightly cooler than its daytime highs.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout December, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated. In Houghton le Spring, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.2 days and collects up to 387mm (15.24") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Houghton le Spring are January through April, November and December. In Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 60mm (2.36") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 3:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 3:48 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Houghton le Spring, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Houghton le Spring in December?
What are the most humid months in Houghton le Spring?
What is the average humidity in December in Houghton le Spring?
How many days does it rain in December in Houghton le Spring?
How much does it snow in Houghton le Spring in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Houghton le Spring?
How many hours of daylight does Houghton le Spring have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Houghton le Spring?
How long on average sun shines in December in Houghton le Spring?
When is the lowest UV index in Houghton le Spring?
What is the UV index reading in December in Houghton le Spring?
Average temperature in December
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 7.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.1°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3°C).
Average pressure in December
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1009.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 22.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (22.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (14.4km/h).
Average humidity in December
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 24mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 4mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (23mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Houghton le Spring, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in December
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, August and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, June, July, September, October and November (9km).
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