Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in North West with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 19°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for North West in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in North West with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 18°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 19°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.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in North West will be around 31°C, with nights close to 19°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 97 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 29% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for North West. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
North West in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
97 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit North West?
December is a great month to be in North West for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for North West in December
With 40°C, North West hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in North West
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in North West, 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 North West
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for North West, 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 9 days of rain in North West.
Daily UV Index in December in North West
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in North West, 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 North West Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in North West, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in North West Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in North West, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for North West
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in North West. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in North West by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for North West. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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