December Rainfall and Precipitation in Cumbria

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

Cumbria, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences precipitation in December ranging from high in Gilsland with 102 mm (4 in) of rainfall to heavy in Grizebeck with 182 mm (7.2 in) of rainfall. December is a winter month. December typically stands out as the wettest month of the year in Cumbria, 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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Cumbria precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

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

Windermere often experiences a notable amount of rain in December, with an average of about 159 mm (6.3 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

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

Windermere sees roughly 20 days rainy days during December.

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

December is generally a drier month for Cumbria, the United Kingdom, falling outside the main rainy season.

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

Grizebeck is the wettest city in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in December according to our database, with average rainfall of around 182 mm (7.2 in).

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

Gilsland is the driest city we have data for in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in December, with monthly rainfall close to 102 mm (4 in).

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