December weather forecastMossend, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mossend, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 1.4°C (34.5°F) and 5.1°C (41.2°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December is characterized by an average high-temperature of a wintry 5.1°C (41.2°F), not significantly different from the 7.1°C (44.8°F) of November. Mossend, during the December nights, maintains an average temperature of 1.4°C (34.5°F), closely aligned with its daytime readings.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Mossend are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

In Mossend, in December, during 20.2 rainfall days, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mossend, during the entire year, the rain falls for 235.8 days and collects up to 704mm (27.72") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mossend are January through April, November and December. In Mossend, in December, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 24mm (0.94") of snow. Throughout the year, in Mossend, there are 16.7 snowfall days, and 155mm (6.1") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 3:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:45 am and sunset at 3:52 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Mossend is 3.5h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Mossend are 5.1°C (41.2°F) and 1.4°C (34.5°F) respectively.

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in December in Mossend is 91%.

In Mossend, in December, during 20.2 rainfall days, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Mossend, during December, snow falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mossend, United Kingdom.

In Mossend, United Kingdom, the average day length in December is 7h and 7min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 3:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:45 am and sunset at 3:52 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December in Mossend is 3.5h.

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Mossend, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mossend, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Mossend, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1008.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Mossend, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 18km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Mossend, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (83%).

Average rainfall in December
Mossend, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 73mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (33mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mossend, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mossend, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 24mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (56mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Mossend, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mossend, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are April and June (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mossend, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (10.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Mossend, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Mossend, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 59).

Average visibility in December
Mossend, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is April (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (7km).