December weather forecastLongside, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Longside, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 7.3°C (45.1°F) and 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Temperature

December brings a marginal elevation to a still chilly 7.3°C (45.1°F) from November's 8.9°C (48°F) in Longside's average high-temperatures. Longside maintains a minor drop in temperature during December nights, with averages of 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Longside is 80%.

Rainfall

In Longside, during December, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. In Longside, United Kingdom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 213.1 days and collects up to 509mm (20.04") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Longside are January through May, November and December. In December, in Longside, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 22mm (0.87") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Longside, there are 14 snowfall days, and 100mm (3.94") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 3:28 pm. On the last day of December, in Longside, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:49 am and sunset at 3:32 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Longside 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Longside, 7.3°C (45.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 4.8°C (40.6°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

In December, the average relative humidity in Longside is 80%.

In Longside, United Kingdom, in December, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation.

In Longside, United Kingdom, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Longside, United Kingdom, with an average of 6h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 6h and 43min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 3:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Longside, sunrise is at 8:49 am and sunset at 3:32 pm GMT.

In Longside, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Longside.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Longside, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4°C).

Average pressure in December
Longside, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1006mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Longside, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 27.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (28.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Longside, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Longside, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (54mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Longside, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (15.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Longside, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 22mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (29mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Longside, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Longside, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Longside, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (12.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Longside, 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
Longside, 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 May (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in December
Longside, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, April, June and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, May, July, August, September, November and December (9km).