Shannon Weather in December

What's the weather like in Shannon (Munster) in December 2024?

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

December is in the winter in Shannon and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

Shannon weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 9°C 48.1°F
Nightly temperature 3.7°C 38.6°F
Average temperature 6.3°C 43.3°F
Daily sunshine 1.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 109 mm 4.3 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 10.9°C 51.6°F
Humidity 91%
Windspeed 19.4kph 12 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shannon with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Shannon

Shannon average temperature in December

December rainfall

Shannon average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

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 Shannon in December 2024.

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Shannon weather stats

Shannon weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.2°C 66.6°F
Driest month: April 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: May 6.2hrs
Coldest month: January 8.1°C 46.6°F
Wettest month: December 109mm 4.3ins
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