Weather in Cairngorms National Park in december 2024

The weather in Cairngorms National Park in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last 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 439.6cm

Weather at 6am
36°F

Snow showers

21%

Fog

17%

Partly Cloudy

15%

Weather at 12pm
34°F

Snow showers

24%

Partly Cloudy

18%

Clear/Sunny

9%

Weather at 6pm
36°F

Snow showers

21%

Partly Cloudy

16%

Fog

15%

Weather at 3am
36°F

Snow showers

46%

Cloudy

18%

Partly Cloudy

13%

Fog

10%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cairngorms National Park in december

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cairngorms National Park in december.


The climate of Cairngorms National Park in december is very bad

The weather in december in Cairngorms National Park is wet (with 2.9in of rainfall over 5 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 3.6in of precipitation over 6 days.

The climate is rather cold in this city december. Plan to cover you well! Temperatures are up to 40°F. The seasonal minimum is 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Cairngorms National Park is 36°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Cairngorms National Park in december with a maximum record of 52°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2009. You need to prepare to have about 20 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 65% of the month.

Day length in Cairngorms National Park in december is 06:45. The sun rises at 08:47 and sets at 15:32.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cairngorms 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 36°F
Highest temperature 40°F
Lowest temperature 32°F
Highest record temperature 52°F
(2016)
Lowest record temperature 9°F
(2009)
Number of days at -32°F 20 day(s)
(65%)
Wind
Wind speed 23km/h
Wind temperature 23°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 2.9in
Number of days with rainfall 5 day(s)
(15%)
Record daily rainfall 1.4in
(2020)
Snowfall 439.6cm
Other climate data
Humidity 96%
Visibility 6.82km
Cloud cover 74%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 5
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 08:47
Time of sunset 15:32
Length of day 06:45
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 Cairngorms National Park in december 2023:

01-12-2023
Light snow
29°F to 32°F
02-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
23°F to 32°F
03-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
22°F to 29°F
04-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
32°F to 36°F
05-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
31°F to 34°F
06-12-2023
Overcast
22°F to 32°F
07-12-2023
Light drizzle
34°F to 38°F
08-12-2023
Light drizzle
34°F to 40°F
09-12-2023
Mist
38°F to 40°F
10-12-2023
Mist
34°F to 40°F
11-12-2023
Fog
36°F to 38°F
12-12-2023
Overcast
34°F to 38°F
13-12-2023
Cloudy
36°F to 40°F
14-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
36°F to 41°F
15-12-2023
Overcast
41°F to 47°F
16-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 49°F
17-12-2023
Overcast
49°F to 52°F
18-12-2023
Light drizzle
45°F to 49°F
19-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 41°F
20-12-2023
Light drizzle
34°F to 45°F
21-12-2023
Light drizzle
38°F to 49°F
22-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
38°F to 43°F
23-12-2023
Light drizzle
47°F to 50°F
24-12-2023
Light rain
41°F to 50°F
25-12-2023
Light snow
32°F to 36°F
26-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
29°F to 32°F
27-12-2023
Blizzard
34°F to 36°F
28-12-2023
Light rain
36°F to 40°F
29-12-2023
Moderate snow
31°F to 36°F
30-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
27°F to 36°F
31-12-2023
Mist
32°F to 36°F

Map: other cities in Scotland in december

Cities near Cairngorms National Park:

Aviemore in decembervery bad weather
Blairgowrie in decembervery bad weather
Loch Ness Lake in decembervery bad weather
Inverness in decembervery bad weather
Nairn in decembervery bad weather
Forres in decembervery bad weather
Forfar in decembervery bad weather
Fort Augustus in decembervery bad weather
Keith in decembervery bad weather
Elgin in decembervery bad weather
Perth in decembervery bad weather
Lossiemouth in decembervery bad weather
Scotland in december: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.

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Weather data for Cairngorms National Park in december:

Weather data for Cairngorms National Park for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cairngorms National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cairngorms 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 Cairngorms National Park.


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