December weather forecastHowdon, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Howdon, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.1°C (39.4°F) and 7.1°C (44.8°F).

Temperature

December notes an average high-temperature of a still chilly 7.1°C (44.8°F), subtly differing from November's 9.4°C (48.9°F). In Howdon, December nights maintain a consistent temperature, with an average low of 4.1°C (39.4°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Howdon, United Kingdom, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.6 rainfall days, and 298mm (11.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Howdon, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 4mm (0.16") of snow. In Howdon, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.7 days and aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 3:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 3:47 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Howdon is 4.8h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

Howdon in December has an average high-temperature of 7.1°C (44.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F).

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

In Howdon, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 4mm (0.16") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 7h and 17min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 3:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 3:47 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Howdon, 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 (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1009.7mbar

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
Howdon, 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 (14.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 16mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (42mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and October (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Howdon, 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
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and June (9km).