Lancaster Weather in December

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

The climate in Lancaster during December can be summarized as cool and wet.

December is in the winter in Lancaster and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Lancaster weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.6°C 43.8°F
Nightly temperature 1.7°C 35°F
Average temperature 4.1°C 39.4°F
Daily sunshine 1.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 131 mm 5.2 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 9.4°C 48.9°F
Humidity 92%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 131mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 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 Lancaster

Lancaster average temperature in December

December rainfall

Lancaster average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Lancaster 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 Lancaster in December 2024.

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Lancaster weather stats

Lancaster weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.5°C 65.3°F
Driest month: April 74mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: May 6.8hrs
Coldest month: January 5.7°C 42.3°F
Wettest month: October 142mm 5.6ins
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