December weather forecastShieldaig, United Kingdom
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Shieldaig, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 6°C (42.8°F) and an average low of 3.3°C (37.9°F).Temperature
The commencement of December notes an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6°C (42.8°F), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. A consistent average low of 3.3°C (37.9°F) is noted throughout December, only a small step down from its daytime high.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Shieldaig is 83%.Rainfall
In Shieldaig, in December, it is raining for 21.7 days, with typically 81mm (3.19") of accumulated precipitation. In Shieldaig, during the entire year, the rain falls for 239.3 days and collects up to 778mm (30.63") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Shieldaig, in December, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 16mm (0.63") of snow. Throughout the year, in Shieldaig, United Kingdom, there are 18.5 snowfall days, and 180mm (7.09") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 6h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 3:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:04 am and sunset at 3:47 pm GMT.
Sunshine
With an average of 2.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Shieldaig.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in December: 6°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (14.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (2.8°C).
Average pressure in December
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in December: 1005.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (1005.1mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in December: 24.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (25.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (14.2km/h).
Average humidity in December
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (80%).
Average rainfall in December
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in December: 81mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (90mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (37mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in December: 21.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (17.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in December: 16mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (62mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in December: 6h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (9.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May and June (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
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 60).
Average visibility in December
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
