Normal weather for Leeds in December
It's cold in December in Leeds with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 6°C.
In December, there is an average of 89 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,0 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Leeds in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
8°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
10°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
6°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
89 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
2,0 cm | 1,2 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Leeds with cold temperatures, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights close to 3°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers. During the day, wear a thick coat, jumper, and long trousers. For the evening and morning, we recommend a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 8°C, with nights close to 4°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers. During the day, wear a thick coat, jumper, and long trousers. For the evening and morning, we recommend a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Leeds will be around 8°C, with nights close to 5°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Wear a thick coat, jumper, and long trousers.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
Temperature records for Leeds in December
With 15°C, Leeds hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -6°C to a high of 12°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Leeds
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Leeds, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Leeds
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Leeds, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 12 days of rain in Leeds.
Daily Snowfall in December in Leeds
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Leeds, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV Index in December in Leeds
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Leeds, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Leeds Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Leeds, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Leeds Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Leeds, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Leeds per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Leeds, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in December for Leeds
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Leeds. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Leeds by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Leeds. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
