Yorkshire Dales National Park in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Yorkshire Dales National Park in december 2026
The weather in Yorkshire Dales National Park in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 192cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Cloudy
33% of time
17%
16%
14%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Cloudy
36% of time
20%
16%
12%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Cloudy
36% of time
16%
14%
14%
Weather at 3am
40°F
22%
16%
15%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Yorkshire Dales National Park in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Yorkshire Dales National Park in december.
The climate of Yorkshire Dales National Park in december is very bad
In december in Yorkshire Dales National Park, the climate is wet (with 3.4in of rainfall over 6 days). This is better than the previous month since in november it receives an average of 3.7in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is rather cold around this city this month. Plan to cover you well! The thermometer averaged maximum of 43°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Yorkshire Dales National Park is 40°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Yorkshire Dales National Park in december with a maximum record of 54°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 7 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 23% of the month.
In december in Yorkshire Dales National Park, the days on average last 07:23. The sun rises at 08:22 and sets at 15:45.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Yorkshire Dales National Park in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 54°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.3in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 192cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.63km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 69% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:22 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:45 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:23 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Yorkshire Dales National Park in december 2025:
43°F to 50°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 41°F
34°F to 40°F
34°F to 41°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 45°F
40°F to 43°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
36°F to 41°F
36°F to 43°F
41°F to 47°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 36°F
36°F to 40°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
34°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
31°F to 38°F
Map: other cities in England in december
Cities near Yorkshire Dales National Park:
| Lancaster in december | very bad weather |
| Darlington in december | very bad weather |
| Preston in december | very bad weather |
| Leeds in december | very bad weather |
| Lake District National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Barrow in Furness in december | bad weather |
| Blackpool in december | bad weather |
| Middlesbrough in december | very bad weather |
| York in december | very bad weather |
| Manchester in december | very bad weather |
| Carlisle in december | very bad weather |
| Newcastle in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Yorkshire Dales National Park in december:
Weather data for Yorkshire Dales National Park for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Yorkshire Dales National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Yorkshire Dales National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Yorkshire Dales National Park.