December weather forecastOmpton, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Ompton, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.5°C (43.7°F) and 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Temperature

In Ompton, December's average high-temperature stands at a still frosty 6.5°C (43.7°F), closely related to the preceding month. Ompton's nighttime temperature in December experiences a slight dip from daytime highs, falling to an average of 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 90%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Ompton, during December, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ompton, there are 205.3 rainfall days, and 555mm (21.85") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ompton, in December, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 34mm (1.34") of snow. In Ompton, United Kingdom, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.7 days and aggregates up to 141mm (5.55") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 3:56 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Ompton, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ompton are 6.5°C (43.7°F) and 2.5°C (36.5°F) respectively.

With an average relative humidity of 90%, December is the most humid month in Ompton, United Kingdom.

The average relative humidity in December in Ompton, United Kingdom, is 90%.

In Ompton, during December, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.

In December, in Ompton, United Kingdom, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 34mm (1.34") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ompton, United Kingdom.

In Ompton, United Kingdom, the average day length in December is 7h and 38min.

On the first day of December in Ompton, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 3:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 3:56 pm GMT.

In Ompton, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Ompton, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ompton, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ompton, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Ompton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (28mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ompton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ompton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 34mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (41mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ompton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 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
Ompton, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ompton, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (11.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.3 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ompton, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 50).

Average visibility in December
Ompton, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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