December weather forecast
Tain, United Kingdom

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tain, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.1°C (35.8°F) and an average high of 5.3°C (41.5°F).

Temperature

Tain records an average high-temperature of a cold 5.3°C (41.5°F) as December arrives, nearly mirroring the previous month's climate. In Tain, the nighttime temperature shows a slight difference from the daytime high, averaging to a still icy 2.1°C (35.8°F) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 13mm (0.51") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Tain, United Kingdom. In Tain, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 9mm (0.35") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tain, there are 13.4 snowfall days, and 72mm (2.83") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Tain, the average seawater temperature in December is 9.4°C (48.9°F).
Note: Entering waters of 9.4°C (48.9°F) is life-endangering. A mere moment in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels piercing cold, and below 10°C (50°F) it can lead to immediate cold shock and cessation of breathing control, depending on body resilience.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:35 am and sunset at 3:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 9:00 am and sunset at 3:38 pm GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Tain?

During December, Tain experiences an average high-temperature of 5.3°C (41.5°F) and a low-temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Tain?

The average relative humidity in December in Tain is 84%.

What is the driest month in Tain?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Tain, United Kingdom. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 13mm (0.51") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Tain?

In Tain, United Kingdom, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 13mm (0.51") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Tain in December?

In Tain, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 9mm (0.35") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the sea water temperature in December in Tain?

In Tain, United Kingdom, in December, the average water temperature is 9.4°C (48.9°F). Swimming in 9.4°C (48.9°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tain?

December has the shortest days of the year in Tain, with an average of 6h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Tain?

The average day length in December is 6h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Tain?

On the first day of December in Tain, sunrise is at 8:35 am and sunset at 3:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:00 am and sunset at 3:38 pm GMT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Tain?

The month with the least sunshine in Tain is December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Tain?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Tain, United Kingdom, is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Tain?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Tain?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Tain is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Tain, United Kingdom

Average temperature in December - Tain, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 5.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.7°C).

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Average pressure in December
Tain, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December - Tain, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1005.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1005.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Tain, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December - Tain, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 19.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.5km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Tain, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December - Tain, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and November (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

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Average rainfall in December
Tain, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December - Tain, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 13mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (33mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (13mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Tain, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December - Tain, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Tain, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December - Tain, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (28mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Tain, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December - Tain, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Tain, United Kingdom

Average sea temperature in December - Tain, United Kingdom
  • Average sea temperature in December: 9.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.1°C).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tain, United Kingdom

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tain, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Tain, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December - Tain, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Tain, United Kingdom

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Tain, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December - Tain, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 52).

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Average visibility in December
Tain, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December - Tain, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).

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