December weather forecastPolyphant, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Polyphant, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 9°C (48.2°F) and 5.7°C (42.3°F).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature stands at a chilly 9°C (48.2°F), closely aligned with November's 10.8°C (51.4°F). In December, Polyphant experiences a marginal drop in temperature, with averages of 5.7°C (42.3°F) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Polyphant are January, June through December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 20.2 days and typically aggregates up to 87mm (3.43") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall in Polyphant, United Kingdom. December is the first month it typically snows in Polyphant. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.3 snowfall days, and 45mm (1.77") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Polyphant is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:23 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Polyphant are January, November and December, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Updated: Feb 7, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Polyphant during December is 9°C (48.2°F) and the low-temperature is 5.7°C (42.3°F).

January, June through December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months in Polyphant.

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

The month with the most rainfall in Polyphant, United Kingdom, is December, when the rain falls for 20.2 days and typically aggregates up to 87mm (3.43") of precipitation.

In Polyphant, United Kingdom, in December, during 20.2 rainfall days, 87mm (3.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Polyphant, United Kingdom. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.

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

In December, the average day length in Polyphant is 8h and 4min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Polyphant, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:23 pm GMT.

The months with the least sunshine in Polyphant are January, November and December, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

In Polyphant, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Polyphant is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

10.8°C

9°C

8.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

23.2km/h

24.7km/h

23.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

7.6

8.5

8.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

65%

64%

Average visibility

9km

Average temperature in December
Polyphant, United Kingdom

Average high temperature in December: 9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (8.1°C).

Average low temperature in December: 5.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Polyphant, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Polyphant, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December: 23.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Polyphant, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (83%).

Average rainfall in December
Polyphant, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December: 87mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (87mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (32mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Polyphant, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (15.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Polyphant, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Polyphant, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 8h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Polyphant, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (11.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Polyphant, 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
Polyphant, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December: 65

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 50).

Average visibility in December
Polyphant, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December: 9km

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