December weather forecast
Moorthorpe, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Moorthorpe, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 2.3°C (36.1°F) and 6.4°C (43.5°F).

Temperature

The shift into December finds Moorthorpe at an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6.4°C (43.5°F), closely comparable to November's conditions. During December, Moorthorpe's nights hold steady with an average temperature of 2.3°C (36.1°F), barely dropping from the daytime highs.

Humidity

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, in Moorthorpe, United Kingdom, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Moorthorpe, there are 161.6 rainfall days, and 334mm (13.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Moorthorpe, United Kingdom. In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 15mm (0.59") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 9.9 snowfall days, and 60mm (2.36") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Moorthorpe is December, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 3:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 3:55 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Moorthorpe, United Kingdom, is 4.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Moorthorpe?
An average high-temperature, in December, in Moorthorpe, is 6.4°C (43.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.3°C (36.1°F).
What is the most humid month in Moorthorpe?
January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months in Moorthorpe, United Kingdom.
What is the average humidity in December in Moorthorpe?
In Moorthorpe, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.
How much does it rain in Moorthorpe in December?
In Moorthorpe, in December, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation.
How much does it snow in Moorthorpe in December?
In December, in Moorthorpe, United Kingdom, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 15mm (0.59") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Moorthorpe?
With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Moorthorpe.
What is the average length of the day in December in Moorthorpe?
The average day length in December in Moorthorpe is 7h and 34min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Moorthorpe?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 3:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 3:55 pm GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Moorthorpe have in December?
In Moorthorpe, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Moorthorpe?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December in Moorthorpe?
In Moorthorpe, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Moorthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Moorthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Moorthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Moorthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Moorthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (40mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (15mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Moorthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Moorthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 15mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (20mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Moorthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Moorthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Moorthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Moorthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (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
Moorthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in December
Moorthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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