Shetland islands in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Shetland islands in december 2024
The weather in Shetland islands in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the 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 27.3cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Cloudy
44% of time
26%
9%
7%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Cloudy
44% of time
23%
12%
12%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Cloudy
42% of time
27%
12%
8%
Weather at 3am
45°F
28%
20%
20%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Shetland islands in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Shetland islands in december.
The climate of Shetland islands in december is very bad
The weather in december in Shetland islands is wet (with 3.3in of rainfall over 6 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 3.1in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is quite cold around this city the month of december. Do not forget to cover yourself! The thermometer averaged maximum of 47°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Shetland islands is 47°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Shetland islands in december with a maximum record of 54°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2020.
Day length in Shetland islands in december is 05:45. Sunrise is at 09:08 and sets at 14:53.
With an unfavorable weather, this month is not the best time to go in Shetland islands in Scotland.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Shetland islands in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 54°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2020) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 44km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.8in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 27.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.91km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 69% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 3 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 09:08 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 14:53 | ||||
| Length of day | 05:45 | ||||
| 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 Shetland islands in december 2023:
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 45°F
40°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 43°F
41°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°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 Shetland islands:
| Lerwick in december | 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 |
| Durness in december | very bad weather |
| Helmsdale in december | very bad weather |
| Brora in december | very bad weather |
| Fraserburgh in december | very bad weather |
| Macduff in december | very bad weather |
| Buckie in december | very bad weather |
| Lossiemouth in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Shetland islands
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Weather data for Shetland islands in december:
Weather data for Shetland islands for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Shetland islands. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Shetland islands 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 Shetland islands.