Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 38.1°F (3.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Kinsale, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.5 rainfall days, and 20.16" (512mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Kinsale. In December, in Kinsale, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. In Kinsale, during the entire year, snow falls for 6 days and aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In Kinsale, the average seawater temperature in December is 52.5°F (11.4°C).Note: With the appropriate swimsuit, one can swim in 52.5°F (11.4°C) even if temperatures dip below 50°F (10°C); otherwise, be ready for cold shock and breath issues. A fleeting swim around 55.4°F (13°C) is distressing.
Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, in Kinsale, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Kinsale is 5.3h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Kinsale in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Kinsale?
How many days does it rain in December in Kinsale?
How much does it snow in Kinsale in December?
What is the ocean temperature in December in Kinsale?
What is the month with the shortest days in Kinsale?
What is the average length of the day in December in Kinsale?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Kinsale?
How long on average sun shines in December in Kinsale?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kinsale?
What is the UV index reading in December in Kinsale?
Average temperature in December
Kinsale, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 47.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Kinsale, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Kinsale, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Kinsale, VA
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Kinsale, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Kinsale, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Kinsale, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Kinsale, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Kinsale, VA
- Average sea temperature in December: 52.5°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (79.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.1°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kinsale, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kinsale, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Kinsale, VA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Kinsale, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Kinsale, VA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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