December 2000 Temperatures in Bolton

Average max: 6.4C
Highest max: 12.4C, 5th
Lowest max: 0.5C, 28th

Average min: 3.2C
Highest min: 10.0C, 12th
Lowest min: -6.7C, 30th

Average temp(˝max+min): 4.8C

no. air frosts: 7

As far as temperatures go, the month divides neatly into 3 parts. very mild up to the 12th, a notable min of 10.0C recorded on the 12th. Then a period of average readings to the 23rd. The first air frost of the season was recorded on the 16th. After this it became increasingly cold with some fairly sharp frosts, including -6.7C on the 30th. The thaw began on the 31st, with about ˝inch snow falling on the 4 inches that fell on the 28th. Some freezing rain also seen on the 31st, just before the milder air arrived.

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