December weather forecastThropton, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Thropton, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 5.8°C (42.4°F) and min 1.9°C (35.4°F).

Temperature

December's climate shows a minor adjustment in average high-temperatures to a wintry 5.8°C (42.4°F) from November's 8.1°C (46.6°F). Consistently, Thropton reports average nighttime temperatures of 1.9°C (35.4°F) during December, a marginal step down from its daytime highs.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Thropton are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Thropton, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Thropton, United Kingdom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.3 days and collects up to 295mm (11.61") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Thropton, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 9mm (0.35") of snow. Throughout the year, in Thropton, there are 15.6 snowfall days, and 104mm (4.09") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Thropton is December, with an average of 7h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Thropton, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 3:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:34 am and sunset at 3:47 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Thropton, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Thropton 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Thropton, the average high-temperature is 5.8°C (42.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.9°C (35.4°F).

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months in Thropton, United Kingdom.

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

In December, in Thropton, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Thropton, United Kingdom, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 9mm (0.35") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Thropton.

The average day length in December in Thropton is 7h and 13min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 3:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:34 am and sunset at 3:47 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December in Thropton is 4.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

8.1°C

5.8°C

5.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

19.2km/h

21.4km/h

21.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.5

14.3

14.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Thropton, United Kingdom

Average high temperature in December: 5.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.2°C).

Average low temperature in December: 1.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Thropton, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December: 1009.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Thropton, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December: 19.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Thropton, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (81%).

Average rainfall in December
Thropton, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (37mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (13mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Thropton, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Thropton, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (34mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Thropton, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 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, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 7h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are April and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are October and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Thropton, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Thropton, 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
Thropton, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in December
Thropton, 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).