December weather forecastWhepstead, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Whepstead, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3.2°C (37.8°F) and 7°C (44.6°F).

Temperature

Whepstead sees the arrival of December with an average high-temperature of a still frosty 7°C (44.6°F), indicating a subtle variation from November. Throughout December, Whepstead observes a steady low-temperature average of 3.2°C (37.8°F), reflecting a minor dip from daytime highs.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are the most humid months in Whepstead.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 399mm (15.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Whepstead, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of snow. Throughout the year, in Whepstead, there are 10.3 snowfall days, and 71mm (2.8") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Whepstead, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of December, in Whepstead, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 3:54 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Whepstead, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Updated: Feb 9, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Whepstead experiences an average high-temperature of 7°C (44.6°F) and a low-temperature of 3.2°C (37.8°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Whepstead are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Whepstead, United Kingdom, is 89%.

In December, in Whepstead, United Kingdom, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Whepstead, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Whepstead, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

In Whepstead, United Kingdom, the average day length in December is 7h and 49min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 3:54 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December in Whepstead is 4.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Whepstead are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Whepstead, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe 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

9.9°C

7°C

6.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

18.1km/h

19.9km/h

19km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.5

16.5

14.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

59%

Average visibility

9km

Average temperature in December
Whepstead, United Kingdom

Average high temperature in December: 7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.2°C).

Average low temperature in December: 3.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Whepstead, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Whepstead, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December: 18.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Whepstead, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Whepstead, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (47mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Whepstead, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whepstead, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December: 13mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (31mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Whepstead, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 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
Whepstead, United Kingdom

Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whepstead, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Whepstead, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December
Whepstead, 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).