December weather forecastWhenby, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Whenby, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 6.1°C (43°F) and min 1.9°C (35.4°F).

Temperature

As November turns into December, the average high-temperatures rest at a still frosty 6.1°C (43°F), showing a minor variation from the prior month. An average nighttime temperature of 1.9°C (35.4°F) marks December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 90%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Whenby, in December, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. In Whenby, during the entire year, the rain falls for 198.1 days and collects up to 516mm (20.31") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Whenby. In Whenby, in December, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 10mm (0.39") of snow. Throughout the year, in Whenby, United Kingdom, there are 10.3 snowfall days, and 63mm (2.48") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Whenby, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 3:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 3:51 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Whenby, United Kingdom, is 4.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Whenby. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Whenby, United Kingdom, vary between a high-temperature of 6.1°C (43°F) and a low-temperature of 1.9°C (35.4°F).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

In Whenby, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

In Whenby, in December, during 15 rainfall days, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Whenby, in December, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 10mm (0.39") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Whenby.

In December, the average day length in Whenby is 7h and 28min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 3:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 3:51 pm GMT.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Whenby, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Whenby, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Whenby, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Whenby, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12km/h).

Average humidity in December
Whenby, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, July and August (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Whenby, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 38mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June, July and August (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Whenby, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whenby, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 10mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Whenby, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Whenby, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whenby, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Whenby, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Whenby, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 50).

Average visibility in December
Whenby, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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