December weather forecast
Leamside, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Leamside, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.6°C (36.7°F) and 6.1°C (43°F).

Temperature

The advent of December sees the average high-temperature at a still frosty 6.1°C (43°F), subtly shifted from November's 8.7°C (47.7°F). During the nights of December, Leamside records an average temperature of 2.6°C (36.7°F), a minor drop from daytime peaks.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated. In Leamside, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.5 days and collects up to 403mm (15.87") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Leamside, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 5mm (0.2") of snow is typically accumulated. In Leamside, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.7 days and aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of snow.

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, in Leamside, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 3:48 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?
In Leamside, 6.1°C (43°F) is the average high-temperature and 2.6°C (36.7°F) is the average low-temperature during December.
What is the most humid month?
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 87%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Leamside, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.
How much does it snow in December?
In December, in Leamside, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 5mm (0.2") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 7h and 20min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Leamside?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 3:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 3:48 pm GMT.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In Leamside, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Leamside, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Leamside, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1010mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Leamside, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 19.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Leamside, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Leamside, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Leamside, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Leamside, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Leamside, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 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
Leamside, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, October and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Leamside, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Leamside, 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
Leamside, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

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

Average visibility in December
Leamside, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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