December weather forecast
South Kensington, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in South Kensington, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average low of 3.5°C (38.3°F) and an average high of 7.8°C (46°F).

Temperature

In December, South Kensington experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 10.4°C (50.7°F) in November to a frosty 7.8°C (46°F). In South Kensington, the December nights are characterized by an average low-temperature of 3.5°C (38.3°F), a minor dip from daytime readings.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in South Kensington are June and December, with an average 40mm (1.57") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In South Kensington, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.6 snowfall days, and 44mm (1.73") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in South Kensington, United Kingdom, is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:01 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In South Kensington, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in South Kensington?
In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in South Kensington, United Kingdom, are 7.8°C (46°F) and 3.5°C (38.3°F) respectively.
What is the most humid month in South Kensington?
December is the most humid month in South Kensington, United Kingdom, with an average relative humidity of 88%.
What is the average humidity in December in South Kensington?
The average relative humidity in December in South Kensington is 88%.
What is the rainiest month in South Kensington?
The months with the most rainfall are June and December, with an average 40mm (1.57") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December in South Kensington?
In South Kensington, in December, during 12.8 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How much does it snow in South Kensington in December?
In South Kensington, United Kingdom, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in South Kensington?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does South Kensington have in December?
In December, the average day length is 7h and 56min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in South Kensington?
On the first day of December in South Kensington, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:01 pm GMT.
How long on average sun shines in December in South Kensington?
In December, the average sunshine duration in South Kensington is 4.2h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in South Kensington?
The months with the lowest UV index in South Kensington are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index reading in December in South Kensington?
In South Kensington, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
South Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 7.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.2°C).

Average pressure in December
South Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
South Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (12.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
South Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
South Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 40mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and December (40mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December
South Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
South Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is 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
South Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
South Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
South Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, August and September (Cloud cover 50).

Average visibility in December
South Kensington, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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