December weather forecastMaxstoke, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Maxstoke, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.8°C (37°F) and max 6.9°C (44.4°F).

Temperature

December experiences an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6.9°C (44.4°F), barely different from November's 9.2°C (48.6°F). Maxstoke logs an average low-temperature of 2.8°C (37°F) during the nights of December, subtly lower than its daytime highs.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In Maxstoke, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. In Maxstoke, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.5 days and collects up to 263mm (10.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Maxstoke. In Maxstoke, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 15mm (0.59") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.4 snowfall days, and 50mm (1.97") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Maxstoke, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Maxstoke, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:02 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Maxstoke, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Maxstoke, United Kingdom, are January, February, 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: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Maxstoke, United Kingdom, during December are 6.9°C (44.4°F) and 2.8°C (37°F) respectively.

December is the most humid month in Maxstoke, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

In December, in Maxstoke, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Maxstoke, United Kingdom, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 15mm (0.59") of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 7h and 46min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Maxstoke, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:02 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Maxstoke, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Maxstoke, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Maxstoke, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Maxstoke, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Maxstoke, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Maxstoke, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (33mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (15mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Maxstoke, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Maxstoke, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 15mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (17mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Maxstoke, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Maxstoke, 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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Maxstoke, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Maxstoke, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Maxstoke, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in December
Maxstoke, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and November (8km).