December weather forecast
Liverpool, United Kingdom

December rolls in the festive air, the city twinkling under Christmas lights, with average low temperatures hitting 3.6°C (38.5°F) and reaching highs of 7.4°C (45.3°F). The sea temperature likewise dips to 9.7°C (49.5°F), signaling the onset of yet another cycle of frosty throes. Liverpool wraps itself in a blanket of fog and rain, the snowfall resurfacing towards the end of the month. Despite the sun only shining for 7.6 hours, Liverpool's December weather enkindles a unique charm, its cold festivity warming the hearts of residents and tourists alike.

Temperature

December's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still frosty 7.4°C (45.3°F), slightly varied from November's 9.6°C (49.3°F). Liverpool's nighttime temperatures in December see a subtle dip to an average of 3.6°C (38.5°F).

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout December, 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 194 rainfall days, and 859mm (33.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Liverpool, United Kingdom, snow falls for 4 days. In Liverpool, during the entire year, snow falls for 22 days.

Sea temperature

In Liverpool, United Kingdom, the average seawater temperature in December is 9.7°C (49.5°F).
Note: At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of December, in Liverpool, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:02 pm GMT.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Liverpool, with an average of 1.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Liverpool are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 0 leads to the following instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.