Retford Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Retford and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Retford weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.9°C 44.4°F
Nightly temperature 1.3°C 34.3°F
Average temperature 4.1°C 39.4°F
Daily sunshine 1.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 57 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 8.3°C 46.9°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Retford with around 57mm 2.2 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Retford

Retford average temperature in December

December rainfall

Retford average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Retford 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 Retford in December 2024.

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Retford weather stats

Retford weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.5°C 68.9°F
Driest month: February 42mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: May 6.4hrs
Coldest month: January 6°C 42.8°F
Wettest month: August 60mm 2.4ins
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