December weather forecastLowestoft, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lowestoft, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 8°C (46.4°F) and 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Temperature

December's presence marks an average high-temperature of a frosty 8°C (46.4°F), subtly varied from November's 10.8°C (51.4°F). In Lowestoft, December nights maintain a consistent temperature, with an average low of 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Lowestoft, in December, during 16.4 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lowestoft, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.3 days and collects up to 349mm (13.74") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Lowestoft, in December, during 1.3 snowfall days, 7mm (0.28") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lowestoft, there are 9.3 snowfall days, and 41mm (1.61") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Lowestoft is 10.3°C (50.5°F).
Note: In 10.3°C (50.5°F), cold shock and rapid breathing can occur when swimming at temperatures below 10°C (50°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 3:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 3:48 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lowestoft are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Lowestoft, 8°C (46.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 5.5°C (41.9°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

In Lowestoft, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

In Lowestoft, in December, during 16.4 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Lowestoft, United Kingdom, in December, during 1.3 snowfall days, 7mm (0.28") of snow is typically accumulated.

In Lowestoft, United Kingdom, in December, the average water temperature is 10.3°C (50.5°F). 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.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, is 7h and 46min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 3:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lowestoft, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 3:48 pm GMT.

In Lowestoft, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lowestoft.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Lowestoft, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Lowestoft, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 26.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Lowestoft, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Lowestoft, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (41mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (15mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Lowestoft, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lowestoft, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Lowestoft, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Lowestoft, United Kingdom

  • Average sea temperature in December: 10.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (17.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (6.8°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lowestoft, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lowestoft, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Lowestoft, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lowestoft, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Lowestoft, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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