Longtown weather in December (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Longtown during December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Longtown includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 2°C.

Precipitation

Longtown in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. Historically, the month has about 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 39 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Longtown. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Longtown, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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