December weather forecastLeith, United Kingdom
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Leith, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.1°C (35.8°F) and an average high of 5.5°C (41.9°F).Temperature
Leith's weather in December, with an average high-temperature of an icy 5.5°C (41.9°F), subtly shifts from November's 8°C (46.4°F). Leith sees a minor drop to an average minimum temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F) during the night in the month of December.Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.Rainfall
In Leith, in December, during 15.8 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Leith, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.2 days and collects up to 512mm (20.16") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Leith. In December, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout December, 12mm (0.47") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Leith, there are 9.2 snowfall days, and 66mm (2.6") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 7h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 3:43 pm. On the last day of December, in Leith, sunrise is at 8:43 am and sunset at 3:48 pm GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
In Leith, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Leith, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 5.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 2.1°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (10.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).
Average pressure in December
Leith, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1008mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Leith, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 20.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13.1km/h).
Average humidity in December
Leith, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (80%).
Average rainfall in December
Leith, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 39mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Leith, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Leith, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 12mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Leith, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Leith, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min
The months with the most sunshine are April and June (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Leith, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Leith, 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 month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Leith, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).
Average visibility in December
Leith, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June and July (8km).
