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
December ushers in an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.7°C (44.1°F) in Leicester, United Kingdom, aligning closely with the preceding month. Leicester, during December nights, records a temperature marginally cooler than the daytime average, at a wintry 2.5°C (36.5°F).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 91%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Leicester, during December, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Leicester, there are 169.4 rainfall days, and 370mm (14.57") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Leicester are January through March, November and December. In Leicester, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 14mm (0.55") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.5 snowfall days, and 66mm (2.6") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 3:59 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Leicester, United Kingdom, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Leicester. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Leicester?
What is the most humid month in Leicester?
What is the average humidity in December in Leicester?
How much does it rain in Leicester in December?
How much does it snow in Leicester in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Leicester?
How many hours of daylight does Leicester have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Leicester?
How long on average sun shines in December in Leicester?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Leicester?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Leicester?
Average temperature in December
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 6.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1013mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.7mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 18.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).
Average humidity in December
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 91%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 32mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (49mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, April and September (23mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 14mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (28mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).
Average visibility in December
Leicester, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, June and November (8km).
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