Thurso Weather in December
What's the weather like in Thurso (Scotland) in December 2024?
The climate in Thurso during December can be summarized as cool and damp.
December is in the winter in Thurso 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.
| Daytime temperature | 6.7°C 44°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 1.4°C 34.4°F |
| Average temperature | 4°C 39.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 1.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 110 mm 4.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 23 days |
| Sea temperature | 9.6°C 49.2°F |
| Humidity | 89% |
| Windspeed | 24.1kph 15 mph |
On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Thurso with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Thurso
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
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 Thurso in December 2024.
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Thurso weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 15.9°C 60.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | May | 54mm 2.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 5.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 5.8°C 42.4°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 119mm 4.7ins |
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