December weather forecastRipon, United Kingdom
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Ripon, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average low of 1.9°C (35.4°F) and an average high of 6.1°C (43°F).Temperature
December's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.1°C (43°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. December nights in Ripon, United Kingdom, witness a mild cool down to an average low of 1.9°C (35.4°F).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Ripon are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ripon, United Kingdom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.5 days and collects up to 276mm (10.87") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April and December are months with snowfall in Ripon. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 11mm (0.43") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.6 snowfall days, and 46mm (1.81") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Ripon, United Kingdom, is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 3:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 3:52 pm GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Ripon is 4.9h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ripon. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ripon, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 6.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.5°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 1.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°C).
Average pressure in December
Ripon, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1011mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.6mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Ripon, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 17.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.3km/h).
Average humidity in December
Ripon, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (80%).
Average rainfall in December
Ripon, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 22mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Ripon, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ripon, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 11mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (17mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Ripon, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ripon, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ripon, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).
Average UV index in December
Ripon, 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
Ripon, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 49).
Average visibility in December
Ripon, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, September, October and November (8km).
