Lerwick, Shetland weather in December 2024

Expect 43°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 1 hours of sunshine per day in Lerwick, Shetland in December. Check more long-term weather averages for Lerwick, Shetland in December before you book your next holiday to Scotland in 2024/2025.

43
43°F max day temperature
1
1 hour of sunshine per day
26
26 days with some rainfall
36
36°F min night temperature
6
6 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
5.4
5.4 inches of monthly rainfall
0
No UV (Maximum) Index UV index
48
48°F sea temperature

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The December weather guide for Scotland (Lerwick, Shetland) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How cold is it in Lerwick, Shetland in December?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 43°F in Lerwick, Shetland in December, falling to 36°F at night.

How sunny is it in Lerwick, Shetland in December?

There are normally 1 hour of bright sunshine each day in Lerwick, Shetland in December - that's 8% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Lerwick, Shetland in December?

The average sea temperature around Lerwick, Shetland in December is 48°F.

Does it rain in Lerwick, Shetland in December?

There are usually 26 days with some rain in Lerwick, Shetland in December and the average monthly rainfall is 5.4 inches.

Lerwick, Shetland December sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Lerwick, Shetland in December 2024. Select a month to view Lerwick, Shetland sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Sunday, 1st December 2024	08:42	15:05
Monday, 16th December 2024	09:05	14:56
Tuesday, 31st December 2024	09:09	15:07

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