Cropton Weather in December

During December, Cropton experiences low daytime temperatures of 8°C (46°F) and cooler nights around 3°C (37°F). As part of the winter season, expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 73 mm (2.9 in) is typical.

Rainfall in Cropton in December

Past climate data indicates that roughly 20 days will see rain, totalling around 73 mm (2.9 in) for the month. With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.

Temperature in Cropton in December

Daytime temperatures in Cropton reach 8°C (46°F) in December, dropping to 3°C (37°F) at night. December is a notable month of the winter season. It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. With overnight lows of 3°C (37°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Cropton in December

The city usually sees around 52 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

Average water temperature in December

At 8°C (46°F), the water is very cold. Most people find it too uncomfortable for anything beyond a brief wade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cropton. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Cropton Temperature in December

Min Temperature 3°C (37°F)  

Max Temperature 8°C (46°F)  

Water Temperature 8°C (46°F) *  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 73 mm (2.9 in)  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 Miles).

What to Wear in Cropton in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Cropton in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. The water temperature sits at about 8°C (46°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Cropton in December

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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More climate data for Cropton

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