December weather forecastRishton, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rishton, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.5°C (36.5°F) and 6.3°C (43.3°F).

Temperature

Rishton's entry into December measures an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6.3°C (43.3°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. Rishton's average nighttime temperature in December modestly descends to an icy 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are the most humid months in Rishton, United Kingdom.

Rainfall

The wettest months are August and December, with an average 66mm (2.6") of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Rishton, United Kingdom, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 24mm (0.94") of snow is typically accumulated. In Rishton, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.1 days and aggregates up to 140mm (5.51") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Rishton is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 3:58 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Rishton, United Kingdom, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rishton. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Rishton during December are 6.3°C (43.3°F) and 2.5°C (36.5°F) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity in Rishton, United Kingdom, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

In Rishton, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

The wettest months in Rishton, United Kingdom, are August and December, with an average 66mm (2.6") of rainfall.

In Rishton, United Kingdom, in December, during 19.4 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Rishton, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 24mm (0.94") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Rishton is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.

In Rishton, United Kingdom, the average day length in December is 7h and 32min.

On the first day of December in Rishton, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 3:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 3:58 pm GMT.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Rishton, United Kingdom, is 3.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Rishton, United Kingdom, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Rishton, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rishton, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Rishton, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rishton, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rishton, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (82%).

Average rainfall in December
Rishton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 66mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rishton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rishton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 24mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (39mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Rishton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Rishton, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rishton, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (12 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Rishton, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Rishton, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in December
Rishton, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July, August, September, November and December (8km).