Saltcoats Weather in December

What's the weather like in Saltcoats (Scotland) in December 2024?

The climate in Saltcoats during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Saltcoats and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Saltcoats weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.6°C 45.6°F
Nightly temperature 2.7°C 36.8°F
Average temperature 5.1°C 41.2°F
Daily sunshine 1.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 100 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 9.9°C 49.8°F
Humidity 88%
Windspeed 19.8kph 12 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Saltcoats with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Saltcoats

Saltcoats average temperature in December

December rainfall

Saltcoats average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Saltcoats 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 Saltcoats in December 2024.

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Saltcoats weather stats

Saltcoats weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.7°C 63.9°F
Driest month: April 53mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: May 6.9hrs
Coldest month: February 6.5°C 43.7°F
Wettest month: September 122mm 4.8ins
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