December weather forecast
Shawforth, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Shawforth, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.1°C (35.8°F) and 6°C (42.8°F).

Temperature

Shawforth marks the onset of December with an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6°C (42.8°F), a subtle shift from November's 8.1°C (46.6°F). During the month of December, Shawforth's average nighttime temperature closely mirrors its daytime counterpart, at a wintry 2.1°C (35.8°F).

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Shawforth, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

In Shawforth, during December, the rain falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shawforth, there are 205.2 rainfall days, and 500mm (19.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Shawforth, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 24mm (0.94") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.7 snowfall days, and 125mm (4.92") 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 the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 3:58 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Shawforth. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Shawforth during December?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Shawforth, United Kingdom, during December are 6°C (42.8°F) and 2.1°C (35.8°F) respectively.
What is the most humid month in Shawforth?
The most humid month in Shawforth is December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.
What is the average humidity in December in Shawforth?
In December, the average relative humidity in Shawforth is 91%.
How many days does it rain in December in Shawforth?
In December, in Shawforth, the rain falls for 18.4 days. Throughout December, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated.
How much does it snow in Shawforth in December?
In Shawforth, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Shawforth?
December has the shortest days of the year in Shawforth, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Shawforth?
In December, the average day length in Shawforth, United Kingdom, is 7h and 33min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shawforth?
On the first day of December in Shawforth, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 3:58 pm GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Shawforth have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Shawforth?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December in Shawforth?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Shawforth, United Kingdom
Average temperature in December
Shawforth, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.1°C).

Average pressure in December - Shawforth, United Kingdom
Average pressure in December
Shawforth, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Shawforth, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in December
Shawforth, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in December - Shawforth, United Kingdom
Average humidity in December
Shawforth, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (81%).

Average rainfall in December - Shawforth, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in December
Shawforth, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Shawforth, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in December
Shawforth, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.6 days).

Average snowfall in December - Shawforth, United Kingdom
Average snowfall in December
Shawforth, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 24mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (38mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Shawforth, United Kingdom
Average snowfall days in December
Shawforth, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 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 - Shawforth, United Kingdom
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shawforth, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 3min

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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December - Shawforth, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in December
Shawforth, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.1 days).

Average UV index in December - Shawforth, United Kingdom
Average UV index in December
Shawforth, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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 - Shawforth, United Kingdom
Average cloud cover in December
Shawforth, 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 - Shawforth, United Kingdom
Average visibility in December
Shawforth, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April and May (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).

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