December Rainfall and Precipitation in Essex

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

Essex, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences moderate precipitation in December, ranging from 58 mm (2.3 in) of rainfall in Saffron Walden to 81 mm (3.2 in) in Frinton-on-Sea. The month of December is in the winter season. On average, December is the wettest month of the year in Essex, 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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Essex precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

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

Southend-on-Sea stays mostly dry in December, with average rainfall close to 75 mm (3 in).

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

Expect around 16 days rainy days in Southend-on-Sea during December.

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

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

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

Based on our records, Frinton-on-Sea receives the most rainfall in Essex, the United Kingdom in December, averaging about 81 mm (3.2 in).

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

Based on our database, Saffron Walden sees the least rainfall in Essex, the United Kingdom in December, with around 58 mm (2.3 in) on average.

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