Lerwick in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lerwick in december 2024
The weather in Lerwick in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last 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
bad weather 13.3cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
24%
16%
15%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Moderate rain at times
34% of time
21%
14%
13%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Moderate rain at times
37% of time
19%
17%
11%
Weather at 3am
47°F
36%
17%
16%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lerwick in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lerwick in december.
The climate of Lerwick in december is bad
The weather in december in Lerwick is wet (with 7.1in of rainfall over 13 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 6.9in of precipitation over 12 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in that locality the month of december. Plan a sweater! Temperatures are up to 49°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Lerwick is 47°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Lerwick in december with a maximum record of 56°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2020.
On average, in Lerwick, the days of december last 05:52. The sun rises at 09:04 and sunset is at 14:56.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lerwick in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 45km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 13.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.77km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 68% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 3 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 09:04 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 14:56 | ||||
| Length of day | 05:52 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lerwick in december 2023:
40°F to 40°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
40°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
47°F to 49°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 47°F
34°F to 36°F
36°F to 38°F
45°F to 49°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in december
Cities near Lerwick:
| Shetland islands in december | very bad weather |
| Kirkwall in december | bad weather |
| Orkney islands in december | bad weather |
| Thurso in december | very bad weather |
| Wick in december | very bad weather |
| Helmsdale in december | very bad weather |
| Durness in december | very bad weather |
| Fraserburgh in december | very bad weather |
| Brora in december | very bad weather |
| Macduff in december | very bad weather |
| Buckie in december | very bad weather |
| Peterhead in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Lerwick
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Weather data for Lerwick in december:
Weather data for Lerwick for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lerwick. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lerwick 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 Lerwick.