ScotlandAverage weather for Fort William in December
It's cold in December in Fort William with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 2°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Fort William with cold temps, averaging around 5°C during the day and nights around 0°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 6°C, with nights around 1°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Fort William is around 6°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Fort William is 11°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
In December, there is an average of 282 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. Of the total precipitation, about 14 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 7 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Fort William in December |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
5°C | 9°C | |
 Max. temperature |
8°C | 12°C | |
| Min. temperature |
2°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
282 mm | 133 mm | |
| Rainy days |
20 days | 17 days | |
 Total snowfall |
14 cm | 9,7 cm | |
| Snowy days |
8 days | 3 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
Is December a good time to visit Fort William?
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Fort William. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records
With 13°C in 2016, Fort William reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -11°C to a highest value of 9°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Fort William
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Fort William, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Fort William
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Fort William, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 20 days of precipitation in Fort William.
Daily Snowfall in December in Fort William
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Fort William, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV index in December in Fort William
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Fort William, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Fort William over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Fort William, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Fort William over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Fort William, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Fort William per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Fort William, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in December for Fort William
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Average weather in Fort William by month
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