Temperature in North Yorkshire in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom this December.

North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences low average maximum daytime temperatures in December, ranging from 6°C (43°F) in Appersett to 10°C (50°F) in Speeton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Speeton and 1°C (34°F) in Appersett. December falls during the winter season.

What is the temperature of the different cities in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in December?

To get a sense of December's typical temperatures in the key spots of North Yorkshire, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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North Yorkshire temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in December?

Daytime temperatures in York typically peak at 8°C (46°F) in December, putting it in the low range.

How cold does it get at night in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in December?

After dark, York cools to about 2°C (36°F) on an average December night.

What is the warmest city in December in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom?

Based on our systematic data collection, Speeton has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 10°C (50°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 6°C (43°F).

What is the coldest city in December in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom?

When looking through our records, we find that Appersett stands out as the coolest city in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom for the month of December. Daytime highs average 6°C (43°F) and it cools down to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

How much sun does North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom get in December?

York usually sees around 48 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

What is the water temperature in December?

The water temperature averages approximately 8°C (46°F) in Scarborough this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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