Cropton weather in December (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Cropton in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Cropton generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Cropton in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 20 days with rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 52 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cropton. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cropton climate page with graphs.

 

Cropton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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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