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 sea temperature 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
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still frosty 7.3°C (45.1°F) from November's 9.5°C (49.1°F). Scarborough in December experiences a minor decline in temperature, with an average low of 4.7°C (40.5°F) at night.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated. In Scarborough, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 312mm (12.28") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Scarborough. In Scarborough, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 9mm (0.35") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.6 snowfall days, and 55mm (2.17") of snow is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Scarborough, United Kingdom, the average seawater temperature in December is 8.8°C (47.8°F).Note: Beware of 8.8°C (47.8°F) waters at 13°C (55.4°F), they're uninviting, and a dip below 10°C (50°F) has risks of breath loss and cold shock, contingent on health.
Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Scarborough is December, with an average of 7h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December in Scarborough, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 3:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 3:47 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Scarborough, United Kingdom, is 4.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Scarborough in December?
What are the most humid months in Scarborough?
What is the average humidity in December in Scarborough?
How much does it rain in Scarborough in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Scarborough?
What is the sea water temperature in December in Scarborough?
What is the month with the shortest days in Scarborough?
What is the average length of the day in December in Scarborough?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Scarborough?
How long on average sun shines in December in Scarborough?
What is the UV index reading in December in Scarborough?
Average temperature in December
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 7.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 4.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.8°C).
Average pressure in December
Scarborough, 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 (1008.7mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 25.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (25.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (16.2km/h).
Average humidity in December
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (80%).
Average rainfall in December
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 23mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (40mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (12mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 9mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in December: 8.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (6.8°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 2min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in December: 3
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 and November (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and November (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in December
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
Scarborough, United Kingdom
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