The weather in December in Inverness

It's cold in December in Inverness with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 5°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 4°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Inverness. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Inverness, Scotland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 15°C in 2016, Inverness reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -9°C to a highest value of 12°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 124 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,0 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for Inverness

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Inverness. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Inverness New York
Average temperature 7°C 9°C
Max. temperature 9°C 12°C
Min. temperature 0°C -5°C
Total precipitation 124 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 15 days 17 days
Total snowfall 2,0 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 1 day 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Inverness with cold temps, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights around 2°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 8°C, with nights around 3°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Inverness is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Inverness, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Inverness

Temperature in December in Inverness over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Inverness, Scotland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Inverness

Total precipitation in December in Inverness over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Inverness

Snowfall in December in Inverness per year

Daily UV index in December in Inverness

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Inverness, 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.

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Average weather in Inverness by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Inverness. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.