Ireland Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
December is one of the coldest months in Ireland, with average temperatures ranging from a high of 9.4°C (48.9°F) to a low of 5.6°C (42.1°F). The average feels-like temperature is around 5.0°C (41.0°F). Ireland experiences strong winds in December, with an average gust speed of 34.3 km/h (21.3 mph) and a gust speed of up to 59.7 km/h (37.1 mph). The average humidity is 85.9%. Ireland sees a high amount of precipitation in December, with an average of 1.45 mm of rainfall per day and a high probability of precipitation at 93.5%. There are 29 rainy days on average, with rain being the most common form of precipitation. The average cloud cover is 75.7%. December in Ireland has no snow, with 0.0 cm (0.0 inches) of snowfall on average and no snow on the ground. The average visibility is 15.8 km (9.8 miles), and the average UV index is 1.3, indicating a low risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
What is the temperature in Ireland in December?
Average air temperature in Ireland is 7.6°C (45.7°F) in December. The outside temperature in Ireland feels like 5°C (41°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 9.4°C (48.9°F) and feels like 7.9°C (46.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 5.6°C (42.1°F) which feels like 2.1°C (35.7°F).
How hot is Ireland in December?
The hot temperature in December in Ireland rises to 13.5°C (56.3°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 85.9% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 13.5 °C (56.3°F). The average maximum temp in Ireland is 9.4°C (56.3°F) during day time in December.
How cold is Ireland in December?
The coldest temp in Ireland in December drops to -3°C (26.6°F) during the cold nights. With 34.3km/h (21.3mph) winds and 85.9% humidity it feels like -7.4°C (18.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 5.6°C (42.1°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Ireland in December?
Yes, it rains for 29 days in Ireland in December averaging 1.45 mm of precipitation. Ireland has a 93.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Ireland throughout December?
Ireland has 1.45 mm (0.06 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 29 days out of the entire month.
Is Ireland windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Ireland during December is 34.3km/h (21.3mph) and average windgust is 59.7km/h (37.1mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 56.3km/h (35mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Ireland in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from Southwest direction in Ireland.
What are the humidity levels in Ireland in December?
The average humidity levels in Ireland in December are 85.9%. Daily humidity levels in Ireland range from 78.6% to 93.8% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Ireland in December?
Ireland has 7 hours 36 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Ireland in December is at 8:32:31 and the sunset is at 16:08:44.
What is the cloud coverage in Ireland in December?
Clouds cover 75.7% of the sky on average throughout December in Ireland. The cloud coverage ranges from 38.5% to 91.3% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Ireland?
The average UV index in Ireland is 1.3 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 3.
What is the solar radiation in Ireland in December?
The average solar radiation is 15.5 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Ireland during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 5.3 W/m2 to 28.1 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Ireland?
The average solar energy during December in Ireland is 1.3 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.5 MJ/m2, to 2.4 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Ireland in December?
No, there are no risks for severe weather in Ireland in December.
What is the air pressure in Ireland in December?
On average the air pressure in Ireland in December is 1006.7 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 980.8 mb to 1031.7 mb.
What is the visibility in Ireland in December?
The average daylight visibility in Ireland in December is 15.8 km (9.8 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 8.2 km (5.1 miles) to 20.4 km (12.7 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Ireland in December?
The average dew point in Ireland during December is 5.4°C (41.7°F).
Where is the data for Ireland climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Ireland in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- CASEMENT, EI
- DUBLIN, EI
- MULLINGAR, EI
- EIDW
- EIME
- FW4142 Dublin IE