Helmsdale in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Helmsdale in december 2024
The weather in Helmsdale in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the 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 65.8cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Cloudy
30% of time
28%
19%
12%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Partly Cloudy
30% of time
29%
22%
10%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Partly Cloudy
34% of time
28%
20%
10%
Weather at 3am
43°F
26%
20%
18%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Helmsdale in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Helmsdale in december.
The climate of Helmsdale in december is very bad
The climate in december in Helmsdale is wet (with 2in of rainfall over 3 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 2.5in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is rather cold around this city december. Do not forget to cover yourself! The high seasonal norm is 45°F. The minimum is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Helmsdale is 43°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Helmsdale in the month of december with a maximum record of 56°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2010.
Day length in Helmsdale in december is 06:28. Sunrise is at 08:56 and sunset is at 15:24.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Helmsdale in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 31km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (8%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.6in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 65.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.09km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:56 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:24 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:28 | ||||
| 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 Helmsdale in december 2023:
36°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 34°F
40°F to 43°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 40°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
47°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
47°F to 49°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 49°F
43°F to 50°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 50°F
47°F to 50°F
36°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
36°F to 38°F
38°F to 41°F
38°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in december
Cities near Helmsdale:
| Brora in december | very bad weather |
| Wick in december | very bad weather |
| Lossiemouth in december | very bad weather |
| Thurso in december | very bad weather |
| Elgin in december | very bad weather |
| Forres in december | very bad weather |
| Invergordon in december | very bad weather |
| Nairn in december | very bad weather |
| Buckie in december | very bad weather |
| Dingwall in december | very bad weather |
| Keith in december | very bad weather |
| Inverness in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Helmsdale
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Weather data for Helmsdale in december:
Weather data for Helmsdale for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Helmsdale. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Helmsdale 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 Helmsdale.