Weather in County Donegal for December 2024
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Snowfall in County Donegal during December is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
According to County Donegal snow forecast for December 2024, 2 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Sunday, 22 December.Until now, December 2024 in County Donegal has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 7.9 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.3 °C).
Expect cooler weather in the next days in County Donegal with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 7.6 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in County Donegal at the beginning of December is 7.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 8 °C by the end of December.
County Donegal experiences heavy rainfall in December, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 200.1 mm.
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County Donegal in December average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  8° | ||||||
| 2  5° | 3  5° | 4  7° | 5 8° | 6  9° | 7 10° | 8  9° |
| 9 7° | 10 7° | 11 6° | 12  5° | 13 6° | 14 9° | 15 11° |
| 16 11° | 17 12° | 18 12° | 19 7° | 20 9° | 21 10° | 22  6° |
| 23 10° | 24 12° | 25 11° | 26 9° | 27 10° | 28 9° | 29 6° |
| 30 7° | 31 4° |
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Temperatures trend during December in County Donegal
December weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. | Light freezing rain | 8° /3° | 2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Dec. | Mist | 5° /-1° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Dec. | Overcast | 5° /0° | 3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Dec. | Light snow | 7° /1° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Dec. | Overcast | 8° /3° | 6.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Dec. | Moderate rain | 9° /1° | 21.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Dec. | Moderate rain | 10° /5° | 11.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Dec. | Light rain shower | 9° /4° | 8.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Dec. | Light rain shower | 7° /3° | 4.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Dec. | Light rain shower | 7° /2° | 5.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Dec. | Moderate rain | 6° /2° | 5.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Dec. | Light drizzle | 5° /2° | 3.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /2° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /4° | 2.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /7° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /8° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Dec. | Light rain | 12° /8° | 9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Dec. | Light drizzle | 12° /5° | 5.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /4° | 3.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Dec. | Light rain shower | 9° /6° | 5.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Dec. | Light rain shower | 10° /9° | 7.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Dec. | Moderate rain | 6° /4° | 6.5 mm | 1.3 cm | |
| 23 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /4° | 3.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /10° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /8° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Dec. | Moderate rain | 9° /7° | 7.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /8° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /7° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /3° | 1.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /2° | 4.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 4° /1° | 1.5 mm | 0.8 cm | |
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County Donegal in December - FAQ
What to pack to County Donegal in December?
As you prepare for your trip to County Donegal in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in County Donegal, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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