December weather forecast
Penzance, United Kingdom

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Penzance, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 11°C and 9.3°C.

Temperature

The average high-temperature during December is a still cool 11°C, almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Penzance marks an average drop to a frosty 9.3°C during nighttime in December, following the high of the day.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout December, 26mm of precipitation is accumulated. In Penzance, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.1 days and collects up to 224mm of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In Penzance, in December, the average water temperature is 11.8°C.
Note: Being in 11.8°C waters at 13°C is discomforting, but anything below 10°C can jeopardize breathing and induce cold shock, factoring in physical endurance.

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 7:59 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:28 pm GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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FAQ

What is the average December temperature in Penzance?

The high-temperature, in December, in Penzance, records 11°C, while the low-temperature is 9.3°C.

What is the least humid month 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 Penzance, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Penzance?

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

When it does not snow in Penzance?

February through December are months without snowfall in Penzance.

Does it snow in Penzance in December?

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

How cold is the water in December in Penzance?

In Penzance, in December, the average water temperature is 11.8°C. Swimming in 11.8°C is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C 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?

The month with the shortest days in Penzance, United Kingdom, is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Penzance?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Penzance?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:28 pm GMT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Penzance?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Penzance?

The average sunshine duration in December in Penzance is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Penzance?

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.

How high is the UV index in December in Penzance?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Penzance is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk 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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