Stornoway in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Stornoway in december 2024
The weather in Stornoway 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 navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
bad weather 39.6cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Moderate rain at times
30% of time
24%
15%
11%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Moderate rain at times
35% of time
20%
18%
12%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Moderate rain at times
34% of time
24%
16%
10%
Weather at 3am
47°F
42%
17%
14%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Stornoway in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Stornoway in december.
The climate of Stornoway in december is bad
In december in Stornoway, the climate is wet (with 7.8in of rainfall over 14 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 7.1in of rainfall over 13 days.
The climate is quite cold in that area this month, but it is liveable when dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 49°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Stornoway is 47°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Stornoway in december with a maximum record of 56°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 27°F in 2020.
Day length in Stornoway in december is 06:26. The sun rises at 09:08 and sunset is at 15:34.
With a bad weather, december is not recommended to go in that area.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Stornoway in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 27°F (2020) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 41km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (45%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.4in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 39.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.76km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 65% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 09:08 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:34 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:26 | ||||
| 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 Stornoway in december 2023:
40°F to 41°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
41°F to 45°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
47°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
41°F to 45°F
40°F to 52°F
47°F to 50°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
41°F to 45°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in december
Cities near Stornoway:
| Loch Maree in december | very bad weather |
| Skye in december | very bad weather |
| Ullapool in december | very bad weather |
| Portree in december | very bad weather |
| Applecross in december | very bad weather |
| Durness in december | very bad weather |
| Dingwall in december | very bad weather |
| Invergordon in december | very bad weather |
| Brora in december | very bad weather |
| Inverness in december | very bad weather |
| Loch Ness Lake in december | very bad weather |
| Fort Augustus in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Stornoway in december:
Weather data for Stornoway for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Stornoway. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Stornoway 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 Stornoway.