Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's average high-temperature stands at a still frosty 8.1°C (46.6°F), showing little deviation from November's 9.6°C (49.3°F). Night temperatures during December experience a slight downturn, averaging a wintry 5.7°C (42.3°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 18.5 days. Throughout December, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is accumulated. In Sandhead, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.6 days and collects up to 551mm (21.69") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Sandhead are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Sandhead, United Kingdom. Throughout December, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.8 snowfall days, and 38mm (1.5") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Sandhead, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:43 am and sunset at 4:02 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Sandhead, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Sandhead are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average December temperature in Sandhead?
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How many days does it rain in December in Sandhead?
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What is the month with the shortest days in Sandhead?
What is the average length of the day in December in Sandhead?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sandhead?
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What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sandhead?
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Average temperature in December
Sandhead, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 8.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (6.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 5.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Sandhead, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1009.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.3mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Sandhead, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 29.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (29.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (17.4km/h).
Average humidity in December
Sandhead, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (81%).
Average rainfall in December
Sandhead, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 53mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (27mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Sandhead, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (13.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sandhead, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 6mm
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Sandhead, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Sandhead, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sandhead, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Sandhead, 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
Sandhead, 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 52).
Average visibility in December
Sandhead, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (9km).
