Carrick-on-Shannon Weather in December

What's the weather like in Carrick-on-Shannon (Connaught) in December 2024?

The climate in Carrick-on-Shannon during December can be summarized as cool and damp.

December is in the winter in Carrick-on-Shannon and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

Carrick-on-Shannon weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.7°C 45.8°F
Nightly temperature 2°C 35.5°F
Average temperature 4.8°C 40.6°F
Daily sunshine 1.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 113 mm 4.5 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 10.7°C 51.2°F
Humidity 94%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Carrick-on-Shannon with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Carrick-on-Shannon

Carrick-on-Shannon average temperature in December

December rainfall

Carrick-on-Shannon average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Carrick-on-Shannon average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Carrick-on-Shannon in December 2024.

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Carrick-on-Shannon weather stats

Carrick-on-Shannon weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.5°C 65.3°F
Driest month: April 63mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: April 4.9hrs
Coldest month: January 6.8°C 44.2°F
Wettest month: December 113mm 4.4ins
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