December Rainfall and Precipitation in The Yorkshire Dales National Park

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom in December.

The Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences precipitation in December ranging from moderate in Guisborough with 75 mm (3 in) of rainfall to high in Settle with 135 mm (5.3 in) of rainfall. During December, winter is in full swing. If you're planning to visit during December, be prepared for the highest rainfall of the year in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, 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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The Yorkshire Dales National Park precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom receive in December?

December in Hawes is marked by substantial rain, totaling an average of 124 mm (4.9 in). Rapid weather changes are common due to the frequent precipitation.

How many days does it rain in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom in December?

On average, Hawes has about 22 days days of rain in December.

Is December part of the rainy season in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom?

Not really. December is outside the wettest stretch of the year in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom.

What is the wettest city in December in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom?

In our database, Settle stands out as having an average rainfall level of 135 mm (5.3 in), making it the wettest location.

What is the driest city in December in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom?

Based on our database, Guisborough sees the least rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom in December, with around 75 mm (3 in) on average.

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