December weather forecastLow Etherley, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Low Etherley, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 6.1°C (43°F) and an average low of 2.6°C (36.7°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December records an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6.1°C (43°F), barely varying from November's 8.7°C (47.7°F). Low Etherley in December experiences a minor decline in temperature, with an average low of 2.6°C (36.7°F) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Low Etherley, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation. In Low Etherley, 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 Low Etherley. In Low Etherley, United Kingdom, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 5mm (0.2") of snow. Throughout the year, in Low Etherley, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 65mm (2.56") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 3:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 3:50 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Low Etherley, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Updated: Feb 7, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Low Etherley, records 6.1°C (43°F), while the low-temperature is 2.6°C (36.7°F).

The most humid month in Low Etherley is December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

In Low Etherley, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In Low Etherley, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

In Low Etherley, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 5mm (0.2") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 7h and 22min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 3:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 3:50 pm GMT.

In Low Etherley, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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

In Low Etherley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

8.7°C

6.1°C

5.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

19km/h

20.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.1

13.9

13.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Low Etherley, 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
Low Etherley, 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
Low Etherley, 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
Low Etherley, 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
Low Etherley, 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
Low Etherley, 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
Low Etherley, 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
Low Etherley, 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
Low Etherley, United Kingdom

Average daylight in December: 7h and 24min

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 24min).

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
Low Etherley, 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
Low Etherley, 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
Low Etherley, 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
Low Etherley, 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).