December weather forecastMacclesfield, United Kingdom
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 2°C (35.6°F) and 5.9°C (42.6°F).Temperature
As December takes hold, the average high-temperature is an icy 5.9°C (42.6°F), nearly mirroring that of the previous month. Night temperatures during December in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, experience a slight downturn, averaging a still cold 2°C (35.6°F).Humidity
The most humid month in Macclesfield is December, with an average relative humidity of 92%.Rainfall
In Macclesfield, during December, the rain falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation. In Macclesfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.9 days and collects up to 619mm (24.37") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Macclesfield are January through May, November and December. In Macclesfield, in December, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.6 snowfall days, and 174mm (6.85") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 4:00 pm GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Macclesfield. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability 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:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 5.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.1°C).
Average pressure in December
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1012.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.2mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 18.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).
Average humidity in December
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 92%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (82%).
Average rainfall in December
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 59mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and November (65mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (28mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 25mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (49mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Macclesfield, 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 months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 66
The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 55).
Average visibility in December
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are March and May (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
