December weather forecastWhitstable, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Whitstable, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 8.9°C (48°F) and min 6.2°C (43.2°F).

Temperature

With the transition into December, Whitstable notes an average high-temperature of a chilly 8.9°C (48°F), closely resembling November. Whitstable's evenings during December maintain an average temperature of 6.2°C (43.2°F), aligning closely with the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout December, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated. In Whitstable, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.2 days and collects up to 552mm (21.73") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Whitstable, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 8mm (0.31") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 9.5 snowfall days, and 57mm (2.24") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Whitstable, in December, the average water temperature is 11.1°C (52°F).
Note: One needs to be cautious in 11.1°C (52°F) waters. 13°C (55.4°F) is already forbidding, but sub-10°C (14°F) can seriously disrupt your breathing and lead to a frigid shock, considering one's well-being.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Whitstable, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 3:57 pm GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Whitstable experiences an average high-temperature of 8.9°C (48°F) and a low-temperature of 6.2°C (43.2°F).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

The average relative humidity in December in Whitstable, United Kingdom, is 84%.

In December, in Whitstable, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout December, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Whitstable, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 8mm (0.31") of snow.

In December, the average sea temperature is 11.1°C (52°F). Swimming in 11.1°C (52°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.

December has the shortest days of the year in Whitstable, United Kingdom, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Whitstable is 7h and 57min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 3:57 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December in Whitstable, United Kingdom, is 4.5h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Whitstable, United Kingdom, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Whitstable, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Whitstable, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in December: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Whitstable, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in December: 27.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (27.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Whitstable, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Whitstable, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in December: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Whitstable, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (13.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whitstable, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in December: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (25mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Whitstable, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Whitstable, United Kingdom

  • Average sea temperature in December: 11.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.5°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whitstable, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Whitstable, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Whitstable, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Whitstable, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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