December weather forecastRye, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Rye, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8.5°C (47.3°F) and 5.1°C (41.2°F).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Rye's average high-temperature clocks in at a chilly 8.5°C (47.3°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. Nighttime temperature sees a small decrement from daytime highs, dipping to an average of 5.1°C (41.2°F) during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Rye, during December, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 332mm (13.07") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Rye. December is the month with the most snowfall in Rye, United Kingdom. Snow falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 15mm (0.59") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rye, United Kingdom.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:00 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Rye, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

In Rye, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Rye, is 8.5°C (47.3°F), while the average low-temperature is 5.1°C (41.2°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months in Rye.

In Rye, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

In Rye, United Kingdom, in December, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Rye is December, when snow falls for 1.5 days and typically aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow.

In Rye, United Kingdom, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 15mm (0.59") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Rye is 8h and 1min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:00 pm GMT.

In Rye, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Rye is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rye, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Rye, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rye, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 22.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (22.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rye, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Rye, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (42mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rye, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rye, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 15mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Rye, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rye, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Rye, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Rye, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Rye, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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