Dunfermline in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dunfermline in december 2026
The weather in Dunfermline in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 80.8cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Cloudy
26% of time
23%
21%
11%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Cloudy
29% of time
24%
23%
11%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Cloudy
25% of time
22%
20%
15%
Weather at 3am
40°F
26%
19%
19%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dunfermline in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dunfermline in december.
The climate of Dunfermline in december is very bad
The weather in december in Dunfermline is wet (with 3.5in of precipitation over 5 days). This is better than the previous month since in november it receives an average of 3.3in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is quite cold in this city december. Bring warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 43°F. The minimum is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Dunfermline is 41°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Dunfermline in december with a maximum record of 58°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 11°F in 2010. You need to prepare to have about 7 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 23% of time.
On average, in Dunfermline, the days of december last 06:59. The sun rises at 08:40 and sunset is at 15:39.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Dunfermline in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 11°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 80.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.59km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:40 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:39 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:59 | ||||
| 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 Dunfermline in december 2025:
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
34°F to 41°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 56°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 50°F
40°F to 45°F
43°F to 50°F
50°F to 52°F
43°F to 49°F
38°F to 41°F
43°F to 49°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 43°F
34°F to 38°F
38°F to 41°F
34°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 38°F
32°F to 36°F
31°F to 40°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in december
Cities near Dunfermline:
| Bo'ness in december | very bad weather |
| Burntisland in december | very bad weather |
| Livingston in december | very bad weather |
| Kirkcaldy in december | very bad weather |
| Edinburgh in december | very bad weather |
| Falkirk in december | very bad weather |
| Glenrothes in december | very bad weather |
| Musselburgh in december | very bad weather |
| Methil in december | very bad weather |
| Stirling in december | very bad weather |
| Prestonpans in december | very bad weather |
| Cockenzie in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Dunfermline
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Weather data for Dunfermline in december:
Weather data for Dunfermline for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Dunfermline. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline.