December weather forecastMethwold, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Methwold, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 7.1°C (44.8°F) and an average low of 3.3°C (37.9°F).

Temperature

The advent of December reveals an average high-temperature of a still chilly 7.1°C (44.8°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month. A minor drop in temperature is observed from daytime highs in Methwold during the nights of December, averaging an icy 3.3°C (37.9°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 89%, December is the most humid month in Methwold.

Rainfall

In Methwold, during December, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. In Methwold, United Kingdom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160 days and collects up to 295mm (11.61") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.6 snowfall days, and 38mm (1.5") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Methwold, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 3:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 3:53 pm GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Methwold, United Kingdom, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Methwold, records 7.1°C (44.8°F), while the low-temperature is 3.3°C (37.9°F).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

In Methwold, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

In Methwold, United Kingdom, in December, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Methwold, United Kingdom. Throughout December, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

In Methwold, the average day length in December is 7h and 46min.

On the first day of December in Methwold, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 3:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 3:53 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2°C).

Average pressure in December
Methwold, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Methwold, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 19km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Methwold, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Methwold, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (41mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Methwold, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Methwold, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Methwold, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Methwold, 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 August (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Methwold, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Methwold, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Methwold, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 48).

Average visibility in December
Methwold, 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).