Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Peterhead's transition from November to December introduces an average high-temperature of a still chilly 7.3°C (45.1°F), marking an insignificant variation from the 8.9°C (48°F). A minor drop in temperature is observed from daytime highs in Peterhead during the nights of December, averaging an icy 4.8°C (40.6°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Peterhead, United Kingdom, is 80%.Rainfall
In Peterhead, during December, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Peterhead, there are 213.1 rainfall days, and 509mm (20.04") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Peterhead. In Peterhead, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 22mm (0.87") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 100mm (3.94") of snow is accumulated.Sea temperature
In December, the average sea temperature in Peterhead is 9.3°C (48.7°F).Note: It is risky to swim in 9.3°C (48.7°F). Temperatures beneath 10°C (50°F) induce rapid cold shock and hyperventilation.
Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Peterhead is December, with an average of 6h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 3:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:48 am and sunset at 3:31 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Peterhead, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are December temperatures in Peterhead?
What is the average humidity in December in Peterhead?
How many days does it rain in December in Peterhead?
How much does it snow in Peterhead in December?
What is the water temperature in December in Peterhead?
What is the month with the shortest days in Peterhead?
What is the average length of the day in December in Peterhead?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Peterhead?
How long on average sun shines in December in Peterhead?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Peterhead?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Peterhead?
Average temperature in December
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 7.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 4.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4°C).
Average pressure in December
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1006mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 27.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (28.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.5km/h).
Average humidity in December
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 44mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (54mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 18.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (15.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 22mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (29mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in December: 9.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (6.8°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 6h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 7.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (12.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Peterhead, 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
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 52).
Average visibility in December
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, April, June and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, May, July, August, September, November and December (9km).
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