December Rainfall and Precipitation in Tyne and Wear

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

Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences moderate precipitation in December, ranging from 66 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall in South Shields to 74 mm (2.9 in) in Wylam. December is part of the winter season.

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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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Tyne and Wear precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom receive in December?

Newcastle upon Tyne sees moderate rainfall in December, averaging around 68 mm (2.7 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in December?

Rainfall in Newcastle upon Tyne typically falls on roughly 18 days days in December.

Is December part of the rainy season in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

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

What is the wettest city in December in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

Wylam is the wettest city in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in December according to our database, with average rainfall of around 74 mm (2.9 in).

What is the driest city in December in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

Based on our database, South Shields sees the least rainfall in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in December, with around 66 mm (2.6 in) on average.

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