December weather forecast
Portnahaven, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Portnahaven, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 9.5°C (49.1°F) and an average low of 7.4°C (45.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F) from November's 10.8°C (51.4°F). Portnahaven's nighttime average temperature in December subtly descends to a still frosty 7.4°C (45.3°F) from the daily highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 23.8 days and accumulates 74mm (2.91") of precipitation.

Snowfall

February and December are months with snowfall in Portnahaven. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Portnahaven, sunrise is at 8:55 am and sunset at 4:03 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Portnahaven is 3.7h.

UV index

In Portnahaven, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Portnahaven?
The high-temperature during December is 9.5°C (49.1°F) and the low-temperature is 7.4°C (45.3°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Portnahaven?
In December, the average relative humidity in Portnahaven, United Kingdom, is 77%.
What is the rainiest month in Portnahaven?
December is the month with the most rainfall in Portnahaven. Rain falls for 23.8 days and accumulates 74mm (2.91") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Portnahaven in December?
In Portnahaven, United Kingdom, in December, it is raining for 23.8 days, with typically 74mm (2.91") of accumulated precipitation.
When does it snow the most in Portnahaven?
The month with the most snowfall in Portnahaven is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of snow.
When does it start to snow in Portnahaven?
December is the first month it typically snows in Portnahaven, United Kingdom. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Portnahaven?
The month with the shortest days in Portnahaven, United Kingdom, is December, with an average of 7h and 6min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Portnahaven?
In Portnahaven, the average day length in December is 7h and 8min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Portnahaven?
On the first day of December in Portnahaven, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:55 am and sunset at 4:03 pm GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Portnahaven have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Portnahaven, United Kingdom, is 3.7h.
What is the UV index reading in December in Portnahaven?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Portnahaven, United Kingdom, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Portnahaven, United Kingdom
Average temperature in December
Portnahaven, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 9.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (7.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6°C).

Average pressure in December - Portnahaven, United Kingdom
Average pressure in December
Portnahaven, 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 (1006.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Portnahaven, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in December
Portnahaven, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 37.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (38km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (21.8km/h).

Average humidity in December - Portnahaven, United Kingdom
Average humidity in December
Portnahaven, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December - Portnahaven, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in December
Portnahaven, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 74mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Portnahaven, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in December
Portnahaven, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (15.4 days).

Average snowfall in December - Portnahaven, United Kingdom
Average snowfall in December
Portnahaven, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Portnahaven, United Kingdom
Average snowfall days in December
Portnahaven, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Portnahaven, United Kingdom
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Portnahaven, 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 6min).

  • 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 - Portnahaven, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in December
Portnahaven, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (11.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (4.1 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Portnahaven, United Kingdom
Average cloud cover in December
Portnahaven, 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 - Portnahaven, United Kingdom
Average visibility in December
Portnahaven, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).

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