December weather forecast
Skelmersdale, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.4°C (45.3°F) and 3.9°C (39°F).

Temperature

During December, Skelmersdale observes a subtle ascent to a still chilly 7.4°C (45.3°F) from November's 9.5°C (49.1°F) in the average high-temperature. The nights of December in Skelmersdale anticipate a slight dip from daytime high temperatures, settling to an average low-temperature of 3.9°C (39°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Skelmersdale, United Kingdom, in December, it is raining for 19.2 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation. In Skelmersdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 207.5 days and collects up to 540mm (21.26") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom. Throughout December, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow. Throughout the year, in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom, there are 9.2 snowfall days, and 75mm (2.95") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Skelmersdale, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Skelmersdale, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:01 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Skelmersdale is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Skelmersdale?
Skelmersdale in December has an average high-temperature of 7.4°C (45.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.9°C (39°F).
What is the most humid month in Skelmersdale?
The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.
What is the average humidity in December in Skelmersdale?
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.
How much does it rain in Skelmersdale in December?
In December, the rain falls for 19.2 days. Throughout December, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it start to snow in Skelmersdale?
December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Skelmersdale?
With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom.
What is the average length of the day in December in Skelmersdale?
In December, the average day length in Skelmersdale is 7h and 34min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Skelmersdale?
On the first day of December in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:01 pm GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Skelmersdale have in December?
In Skelmersdale, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Skelmersdale?
The months with the lowest UV index in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Skelmersdale?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Skelmersdale is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
Average temperature in December
Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 7.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (2.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
Average pressure in December
Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.7mbar

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 - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in December
Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in December - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
Average humidity in December
Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).

Average rainfall in December - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in December
Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 54mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in December
Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in December - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
Average snowfall in December
Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 12mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (35mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
Average snowfall days in December
Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.8 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 - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in December
Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
Average UV index in December
Skelmersdale, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
Average cloud cover in December
Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in December - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
Average visibility in December
Skelmersdale, 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).

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