December weather forecastSalterforth, United Kingdom
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Salterforth, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 1.8°C (35.2°F) and an average high of 5.7°C (42.3°F).Temperature
The onset of December brings with it an average high-temperature of a cold 5.7°C (42.3°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before. Salterforth, in December, registers an average low temperature of 1.8°C (35.2°F), showing a minute reduction from daily highs.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.Rainfall
In Salterforth, during December, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. In Salterforth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 208.6 days and collects up to 540mm (21.26") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Salterforth. In Salterforth, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 24mm (0.94") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Salterforth, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 140mm (5.51") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 3:56 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Salterforth, the average sunshine in December is 3.3h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 5.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 1.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1°C).
Average pressure in December
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1011.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.7mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 18.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).
Average humidity in December
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 91%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (83%).
Average rainfall in December
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 49mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 17.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14 days).
Average snowfall in December
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 24mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (42mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.9 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
Salterforth, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (11.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 68
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 55).
Average visibility in December
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are April and May (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
