Derby Weather in December

What's the weather like in Derby (England) in December 2024?

The climate in Derby during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Derby and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Derby weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.1°C 44.8°F
Nightly temperature 1.7°C 35.1°F
Average temperature 4.4°C 39.9°F
Daily sunshine 1.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 68 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 10°C 50°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Derby with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Derby

Derby average temperature in December

December rainfall

Derby average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Derby 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 Derby in December 2024.

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Derby weather stats

Derby weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.4°C 68.7°F
Driest month: April 52mm 2ins
Sunniest month: August 5.8hrs
Coldest month: January 6.2°C 43.2°F
Wettest month: December 68mm 2.7ins
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