December weather forecastOkehampton, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Okehampton, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 8.3°C (46.9°F) and min 4.6°C (40.3°F).

Temperature

The start of December marks an average high-temperature of a chilly 8.3°C (46.9°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in November. Okehampton experiences a minimal drop from daytime high temperatures, recording an average low-temperature of 4.6°C (40.3°F) throughout December.

Humidity

In Okehampton, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are November and December, with an average 64mm (2.52") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Okehampton, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 8mm (0.31") of snow. In Okehampton, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.2 days and aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:20 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Okehampton, United Kingdom, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Okehampton, is 8.3°C (46.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 4.6°C (40.3°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Okehampton is 88%.

The wettest months in Okehampton are November and December, with an average 64mm (2.52") of rainfall.

In December, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout December, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Okehampton, United Kingdom, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 8mm (0.31") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Okehampton, United Kingdom.

In Okehampton, the average day length in December is 8h and 3min.

On the first day of December in Okehampton, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:20 pm GMT.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Okehampton, United Kingdom, is 3.7h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Okehampton, United Kingdom.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Okehampton is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Okehampton, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (11.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3°C).

Average pressure in December
Okehampton, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Okehampton, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 21.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (21.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Okehampton, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (84%).

Average rainfall in December
Okehampton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 64mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are November and December (64mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (28mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Okehampton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (13 days).

Average snowfall in December
Okehampton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (34mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Okehampton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Okehampton, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Okehampton, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in December
Okehampton, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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