December weather forecast
Penzance, United Kingdom

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Penzance, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 9.3°C (48.7°F) and max 11°C (51.8°F).

Temperature

Penzance, United Kingdom, sees the arrival of December with an average high-temperature of a still fresh 11°C (51.8°F), indicating a subtle variation from November. Night temperatures during December stabilize at an average of 9.3°C (48.7°F), closely mirroring the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

January, February, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Penzance, in December, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.1 rainfall days, and 224mm (8.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In Penzance, in December, the average water temperature is 11.8°C (53.2°F).
Note: Danger awaits those who swim in 11.8°C (53.2°F) without protection. Falling below 10°C (50°F) means intense cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Penzance, United Kingdom, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:29 pm GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Penzance, United Kingdom.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Penzance, United Kingdom. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Penzance?

Penzance in December has an average high-temperature of 11°C (51.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 9.3°C (48.7°F).

What are the least humid months in Penzance?

January, February, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Penzance?

In December, the average relative humidity in Penzance, United Kingdom, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Penzance?

In Penzance, in December, during 14.3 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Penzance?

In Penzance, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in February through December.

Does it snow in Penzance in December?

In Penzance, United Kingdom, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the water temperature in December in Penzance?

In Penzance, United Kingdom, the average seawater temperature in December is 11.8°C (53.2°F). Swimming in 11.8°C (53.2°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the month with the shortest days in Penzance?

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

How many hours of daylight does Penzance have in December?

The average day length in December in Penzance is 8h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Penzance?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Penzance, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:29 pm GMT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Penzance?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Penzance have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Penzance?

The months with the lowest UV index in Penzance are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Penzance?

In Penzance, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average temperature in December - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 11°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (9.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (7.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 34.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (34.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (21.9km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, November and December (79%).

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Average rainfall in December
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (36mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (10mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average sea temperature in December - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average sea temperature in December: 11.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (9.7°C).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average UV index in December - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 42).

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Average visibility in December
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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