December weather forecast
Carnforth, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Carnforth, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 7.4°C (45.3°F) and min 4.1°C (39.4°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still frosty 7.4°C (45.3°F) in December, hardly different from the 9.2°C (48.6°F) recorded in November. Carnforth, during the December nights, maintains an average temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F), closely aligned with its daytime readings.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Carnforth is 86%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Carnforth. Rain falls for 22.9 days and accumulates 113mm (4.45") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Carnforth are January through April and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Carnforth. Throughout December, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 18mm (0.71") of snow. Throughout the year, in Carnforth, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 68mm (2.68") 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 Carnforth, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 3:57 pm GMT.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Carnforth in December?
In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Carnforth are 7.4°C (45.3°F) and 4.1°C (39.4°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December in Carnforth?
In Carnforth, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.
What is the rainiest month in Carnforth?
The month with the most rainfall in Carnforth is December, when the rain falls for 22.9 days and typically aggregates up to 113mm (4.45") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Carnforth in December?
In Carnforth, in December, it is raining for 22.9 days, with typically 113mm (4.45") of accumulated precipitation.
When does it start to snow in Carnforth?
December is the first month it typically snows in Carnforth, United Kingdom. Throughout December, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 18mm (0.71") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Carnforth?
December has the shortest days of the year in Carnforth, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Carnforth have in December?
In December, the average day length in Carnforth is 7h and 28min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Carnforth?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Carnforth, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 3:57 pm GMT.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Carnforth?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Carnforth?
The average sunshine duration in December in Carnforth is 3.4h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Carnforth?
The months with the lowest UV index in Carnforth, United Kingdom, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
How high is the UV index in December in Carnforth?
In Carnforth, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Carnforth, United Kingdom
Average temperature in December
Carnforth, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 7.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Carnforth, United Kingdom
Average pressure in December
Carnforth, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Carnforth, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in December
Carnforth, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 23.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (14.3km/h).

Average humidity in December - Carnforth, United Kingdom
Average humidity in December
Carnforth, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (82%).

Average rainfall in December - Carnforth, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in December
Carnforth, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 113mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (113mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (34mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Carnforth, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in December
Carnforth, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (15.9 days).

Average snowfall in December - Carnforth, United Kingdom
Average snowfall in December
Carnforth, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 18mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (22mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Carnforth, United Kingdom
Average snowfall days in December
Carnforth, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 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 - Carnforth, United Kingdom
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carnforth, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 3min

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: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December - Carnforth, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in December
Carnforth, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (11.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.9 days).

Average UV index in December - Carnforth, United Kingdom
Average UV index in December
Carnforth, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Carnforth, United Kingdom
Average cloud cover in December
Carnforth, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December - Carnforth, United Kingdom
Average visibility in December
Carnforth, 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).

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