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 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
December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a chilly 8.9°C (48°F), hardly different from the previous month. In Port Ellen, a slight decrease from the daytime peak is noted during the month of December, with an average low-temperature of 7°C (44.6°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Port Ellen is 78%.Rainfall
In Port Ellen, during December, the rain falls for 24.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of precipitation. In Port Ellen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 253.9 days and collects up to 924mm (36.38") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Port Ellen, United Kingdom. In Port Ellen, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of snow. Throughout the year, in Port Ellen, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 27mm (1.06") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 7h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:53 am and sunset at 4:02 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Port Ellen, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Port Ellen in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Port Ellen?
How much does it rain in Port Ellen in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Port Ellen?
What is the month with the shortest days in Port Ellen?
What is the average length of the day in December in Port Ellen?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Port Ellen?
How many hours of sunshine does Port Ellen have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Port Ellen?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Port Ellen?
Average temperature in December
Port Ellen, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 8.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (7.7°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (5.8°C).
Average pressure in December
Port Ellen, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1007.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.4mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Port Ellen, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 35km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (35.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (20km/h).
Average humidity in December
Port Ellen, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Port Ellen, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 98mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (101mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (42mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Port Ellen, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 24.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (17.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Port Ellen, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 3mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Port Ellen, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Port Ellen, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Port Ellen, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (10.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Port Ellen, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Port Ellen, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 51).
Average visibility in December
Port Ellen, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, July, August, October, November and December (9km).
