December weather forecastOldham, United Kingdom
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Oldham, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.1°C (35.8°F) and an average high of 6°C (42.8°F).Temperature
At the onset of December, Oldham records an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6°C (42.8°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. Oldham's nocturnal December readings average at a cold 2.1°C (35.8°F), showing little variation from the daytime temperatures.Humidity
December is the most humid month in Oldham, United Kingdom, with an average relative humidity of 91%.Rainfall
In Oldham, in December, during 18.4 rainfall days, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Oldham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.2 days and collects up to 500mm (19.69") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Oldham, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 24mm (0.94") of snow is typically accumulated. In Oldham, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.7 days and aggregates up to 125mm (4.92") of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Oldham, United Kingdom, is December, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 3:58 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Oldham, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Oldham, United Kingdom, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Oldham, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.9°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 2.1°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.1°C).
Average pressure in December
Oldham, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1011.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Oldham, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 18.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.8km/h).
Average humidity in December
Oldham, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 91%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (81%).
Average rainfall in December
Oldham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 49mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Oldham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Oldham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 24mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (38mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Oldham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 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
Oldham, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min
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: 3h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Oldham, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Oldham, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Oldham, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 68
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 55).
Average visibility in December
Oldham, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April and May (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
