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 onset sees an average high-temperature of a chilly 8.2°C (46.8°F), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. In Shaftesbury, nights during December observe an average temperature decrease to a cold 3.8°C (38.8°F).Humidity
January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Shaftesbury. Rain falls for 14 days and accumulates 50mm (1.97") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Shaftesbury are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout December, 5mm (0.2") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shaftesbury, United Kingdom, there are 5.7 snowfall days, and 33mm (1.3") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shaftesbury.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:12 pm GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.7h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Shaftesbury, United Kingdom. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average December temperature in Shaftesbury?
What are the most humid months in Shaftesbury?
What is the average humidity in December in Shaftesbury?
What is the rainiest month in Shaftesbury?
How many days does it rain in December in Shaftesbury?
How many days does it snow in December in Shaftesbury?
What is the month with the shortest days in Shaftesbury?
How many hours of daylight does Shaftesbury have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shaftesbury?
How many hours of sunshine does Shaftesbury have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Shaftesbury?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Shaftesbury?
Average temperature in December
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 8.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1014.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.3mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 16.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.4km/h).
Average humidity in December
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 90%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (82%).
Average rainfall in December
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 50mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (20mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 14 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 5mm
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.9 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
Shaftesbury, 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: 3h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (10.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Shaftesbury, 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
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 54).
Average visibility in December
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The month with the highest visibility is February (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
