December Rainfall and Precipitation in Cornwall

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Cornwall, the United Kingdom in December.

Cornwall, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences precipitation in December ranging from moderate in Truro with 88 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall to high in Gooseham with 139 mm (5.5 in) of rainfall. December is a winter month. On average, December is the wettest month of the year in Cornwall, the United Kingdom.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Cornwall precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Cornwall, the United Kingdom receive in December?

Newquay often experiences a notable amount of rain in December, with an average of about 104 mm (4.1 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

How many days does it rain in Cornwall, the United Kingdom in December?

Newquay sees roughly 21 days rainy days during December.

Is December part of the rainy season in Cornwall, the United Kingdom?

No. December sits outside the typical rainy season in Cornwall, the United Kingdom, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in December in Cornwall, the United Kingdom?

Gooseham is the wettest city in Cornwall, the United Kingdom in December according to our database, with average rainfall of around 139 mm (5.5 in).

What is the driest city in December in Cornwall, the United Kingdom?

The driest place is Truro with an average rainfall of 88 mm (3.5 in) according to our data.

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