December weather - Winter 2024

Weather in December
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Average pressure in December
Average wind speed in December
Average humidity in December
Average rainfall in December
Average rainfall days in December
Average snowfall days in December
Average sea temperature in December
Average daylight in December
Average sunshine in December
Average sunshine days in December
Average UV index in December
Average cloud cover in December
Average visibility in December

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elounda, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between max 15.5°C (59.9°F) and min 12.6°C (54.7°F).

Temperature

December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's comfortable 18.8°C (65.8°F) to a moderate 15.5°C (59.9°F). Night temperatures during December stabilize at an average of 12.6°C (54.7°F), closely mirroring the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are January and December, with an average 16mm (0.63") of rainfall.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall in Elounda.

Sea temperature

In Elounda, in December, the average water temperature is 18°C (64.4°F).
Note: Swimming in 18°C (64.4°F) is not pleasurable for most people. Breathing control grows increasingly challenging as the water temperature falls under 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 17:04. On the last day of December, in Elounda, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 17:15 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Elounda is 6.5h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Elounda. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during December translates into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Elounda?

In Elounda, 15.5°C (59.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 12.6°C (54.7°F) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Elounda?

In Elounda, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

What is the wettest month in Elounda?

The wettest months are January and December, with an average 16mm (0.63") of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December in Elounda?

In Elounda, Greece, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Elounda?

In Elounda, snow does not fall in February through December.

Does it snow in Elounda in December?

In Elounda, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the sea temperature in December in Elounda?

In Elounda, in December, the average water temperature is 18°C (64.4°F). For most, swimming in 18°C (64.4°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

What is the month with the shortest days in Elounda?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elounda, Greece.

What is the average length of the day in December in Elounda?

In December, the average day length in Elounda is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Elounda?

On the first day of December in Elounda, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 17:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 17:15 EET.

How many hours of sunshine does Elounda have in December?

In Elounda, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Elounda?

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Elounda?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Elounda, Greece, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

18.8°C 65.8°F

15.5°C 59.9°F

13.8°C 56.8°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.7km/h 10.4mph

20.3km/h 12.6mph

22.2km/h 13.8mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

4.1

7.5

6.6

Average snowfall days

0.1

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

23.4

19.6

19.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Elounda, Greece

Average high temperature in December: 15.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: 12.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Elounda, Greece

Average pressure in December: 1017.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Elounda, Greece

Average wind speed in December: 19km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.4km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Elounda, Greece

Average humidity in December: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elounda, Greece

Average rainfall in December: 16mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (16mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Elounda, Greece

Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (7.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

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Average snowfall days in December
Elounda, Greece

Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Elounda, Greece

Average sea temperature in December: 18°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (15°C).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elounda, Greece

Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elounda, Greece

Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (19.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elounda, Greece

Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Elounda, Greece

Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 2).

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Average visibility in December
Elounda, Greece

Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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December weather forecast
Elounda, Greece

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