December weather forecast
Salisbury, United Kingdom

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Salisbury, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8°C (46.4°F) and 3.5°C (38.3°F).

Temperature

December's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a frosty 8°C (46.4°F) from November. Salisbury maintains a near steady average temperature of 3.5°C (38.3°F) during the nights of December, demonstrating little drop from daytime highs.

Humidity

The most humid month in Salisbury is December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Salisbury, United Kingdom, is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Salisbury are January through March, November and December. In Salisbury, United Kingdom, during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of snow. Throughout the year, in Salisbury, United Kingdom, there are 7.3 snowfall days, and 32mm (1.26") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Salisbury.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of December, in Salisbury, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:10 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Salisbury, United Kingdom. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Salisbury?
Salisbury in December has an average high-temperature of 8°C (46.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.5°C (38.3°F).
What is the most humid month in Salisbury?
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.
What is the average humidity in December in Salisbury?
In Salisbury, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.
What is the rainiest month in Salisbury?
The month with the most rainfall in Salisbury, United Kingdom, is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Salisbury in December?
In December, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is accumulated.
How much does it snow in Salisbury in December?
In Salisbury, United Kingdom, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 8mm (0.31") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Salisbury?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Salisbury have in December?
The average day length in December in Salisbury, United Kingdom, is 8h and 0min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Salisbury?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Salisbury, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:10 pm GMT.
How long on average sun shines in December in Salisbury?
In Salisbury, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.
When is the lowest UV index in Salisbury?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Salisbury.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Salisbury?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Salisbury, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Average temperature in December
Salisbury, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.2°C).

Average pressure in December - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Average pressure in December
Salisbury, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in December
Salisbury, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.5km/h).

Average humidity in December - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Average humidity in December
Salisbury, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (80%).

Average rainfall in December - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in December
Salisbury, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in December
Salisbury, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in December - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Average snowfall in December
Salisbury, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Average snowfall days in December
Salisbury, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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 - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Salisbury, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in December
Salisbury, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Average UV index in December
Salisbury, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is 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 - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Average cloud cover in December
Salisbury, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in December - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Average visibility in December
Salisbury, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

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