Average weather for Reading in December
It's cold in December in Reading with an average temperature of 6°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and 2°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Reading with cold temps, averaging around 7°C during the day and nights around 0°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 6°C, with nights around -2°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Reading is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
In December, there is an average of 222 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 25 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Reading in December |
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6°C | 9°C | |
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11°C | 12°C | |
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2°C | -5°C | |
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222 mm | 133 mm | |
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10 days | 17 days | |
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25 cm | 9,7 cm | |
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7 days | 3 days |
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 Reading?
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Reading. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records
With 21°C in 2015, Reading reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -13°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -21°C to a highest value of 10°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Reading
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Reading, 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 Reading
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Reading, 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 10 days of precipitation in Reading.
Daily Snowfall in December in Reading
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Reading, 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 Reading
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Reading, 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 Reading over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Reading, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Reading over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Reading, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Reading per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Reading, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in December for Reading
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Reading. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Reading by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Reading. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.