Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Manchester, United Kingdom, marks the onset of December with an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F), subtly divergent from November's 8.7°C (47.7°F). In Manchester, the nightly December temperatures experience a slight descent from daily highs to an average low of 2.6°C (36.7°F).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout December, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated. In Manchester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.2 days and collects up to 524mm (20.63") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Manchester. In Manchester, United Kingdom, during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow. Throughout the year, in Manchester, United Kingdom, there are 8.4 snowfall days, and 71mm (2.8") 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 December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 3:59 pm GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Manchester is 3.6h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the shortest days in Manchester?
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What is the month with the lowest UV index in Manchester?
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Average temperature in December
Manchester, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 6.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.7°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 (1.5°C).
Average pressure in December
Manchester, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Manchester, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 17.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.5km/h).
Average humidity in December
Manchester, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Manchester, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 43mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Manchester, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 16.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Manchester, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 15mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Manchester, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Manchester, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 4min
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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Manchester, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Manchester, 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
Manchester, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 54).
Average visibility in December
Manchester, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July, August, September, November and December (8km).
Manchester, United Kingdom
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