December weather forecastWetheral, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Wetheral, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 5.8°C (42.4°F) and 1.5°C (34.7°F).

Temperature

December's presence records an average high-temperature of a cold 5.8°C (42.4°F), closely mirroring November's climate. Wetheral experiences a steady nighttime temperature of 1.5°C (34.7°F) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Wetheral are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 19.2 days. Throughout December, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is accumulated. In Wetheral, United Kingdom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 211.1 days and collects up to 534mm (21.02") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Wetheral, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 10mm (0.39") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Wetheral, there are 11.4 snowfall days, and 71mm (2.8") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Wetheral, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:35 am and sunset at 3:53 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Wetheral is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Wetheral are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Wetheral, 5.8°C (42.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 1.5°C (34.7°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are most humid months in Wetheral.

In Wetheral, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

In December, in Wetheral, the rain falls for 19.2 days. Throughout December, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Wetheral, United Kingdom, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 10mm (0.39") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Wetheral, United Kingdom.

In December, the average day length in Wetheral is 7h and 19min.

On the first day of December in Wetheral, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:35 am and sunset at 3:53 pm GMT.

In Wetheral, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Wetheral is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wetheral, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Wetheral, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1009.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Wetheral, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Wetheral, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (83%).

Average rainfall in December
Wetheral, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Wetheral, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wetheral, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 10mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Wetheral, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 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
Wetheral, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 18min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wetheral, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (11.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Wetheral, 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
Wetheral, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are January and August (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in December
Wetheral, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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