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 sea temperature 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
Kirkwall ushers in December with an average high-temperature of a still chilly 8.5°C (47.3°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. Kirkwall experiences a steady nighttime temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F) throughout the month of December.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.Rainfall
The wettest months in Kirkwall, United Kingdom, are January and December, with an average 60mm (2.36") of rainfall.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Kirkwall. In December, in Kirkwall, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 4mm (0.16") of snow is accumulated. In Kirkwall, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.8 days and aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of snow.Sea temperature
In Kirkwall, United Kingdom, in December, the average water temperature is 9.1°C (48.4°F).Note: Swimming in 9.1°C (48.4°F) can be lethal. Merely spending a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels harsh, and venturing below 10°C (50°F) might disrupt breathing control and bring about cold shock, contingent on individual resilience.
Daylight
With an average of 6h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kirkwall.On the first day of December in Kirkwall, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 3:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:05 am and sunset at 3:25 pm GMT.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year in Kirkwall, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Kirkwall in December?
What are the least humid months in Kirkwall?
What is the average humidity in December in Kirkwall?
What is the wettest month in Kirkwall?
How many days does it rain in December in Kirkwall?
How much does it snow in Kirkwall in December?
What is the water temperature in December in Kirkwall?
What is the month with the shortest days in Kirkwall?
How many hours of daylight does Kirkwall have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Kirkwall?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Kirkwall?
How many hours of sunshine does Kirkwall have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Kirkwall?
What is the UV index reading in December in Kirkwall?
Average temperature in December
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 8.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (7°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 6.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (5.5°C).
Average pressure in December
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1003.7mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and June (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1003.7mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 37.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (38.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (22.5km/h).
Average humidity in December
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 60mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (30mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 23.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (15.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 4mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and March (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in December: 9.1°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.1°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 6h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 4.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 65
The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 56).
Average visibility in December
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (9km).
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