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 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

Shallow clear waters overlooking the beautiful white town of Naoussa, in Paros Island, Greece

Weather in December

As December advances in Paros, the temperatures descend between 13.9°C (57°F) and 15.5°C (59.9°F), making it the coldest month of the year. A stark contrast from the radiant summer, the weather is characterized by the shortest daylight hours of the year and a vast expanse of cloud cover. The sea temperature continues its downward trend, resting at 16.8°C (62.2°F), a testament to the chills of winter. The weather takes a dramatic turn, bringing in stronger winds, elevated humidity, and an uptick in rainfall volume. As the year-end approaches, this cooling trend characterizes the face of winter painting a picture of an exquisite Mediterranean winter.

Temperature

Paros signifies an average high-temperature of a moderate 15.5°C (59.9°F) in December, closely mirroring the 18.4°C (65.1°F) of November. Paros's nights throughout December are marked by an average low temperature of 13.9°C (57°F), a minor drop from the day's high.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Paros are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Paros, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation. In Paros, Greece, during the entire year, the rain falls for 68.8 days and collects up to 117mm (4.61") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 16.8°C (62.2°F).
Note: For the majority, swimming in water with a temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F) is not enjoyable. The difficulty in managing breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 17:12 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Paros, Greece, is 5.9h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Paros?

Paros in December has an average high-temperature of 15.5°C (59.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 13.9°C (57°F).

What are the least humid months in Paros?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Paros?

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

How much does it rain in Paros in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the sea water temperature in December in Paros?

In Paros, Greece, the average seawater temperature in December is 16.8°C (62.2°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the month with the shortest days in Paros?

December has the shortest days of the year in Paros, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Paros have in December?

In Paros, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Paros?

On the first day of December in Paros, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 17:12 EET.

How long on average sun shines in December in Paros?

In Paros, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Paros?

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Paros.

What is the UV index reading in December in Paros?

In Paros, Greece, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

18.4°C 65.1°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

24.4km/h 15.2mph

28.8km/h 17.9mph

30.2km/h 18.8mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

7.4

10.2

11.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.2

16.8

17.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Paros, Greece

Average high temperature in December: 15.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: 13.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°C).

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Average pressure in December
Paros, Greece

Average pressure in December: 1017.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Paros, Greece

Average wind speed in December: 27.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (28.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (17.5km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Paros, Greece

Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Paros, Greece

Average rainfall in December: 20mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (22mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Paros, Greece

Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.5 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Paros, Greece

Average sea temperature in December: 16.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (15.9°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Paros, Greece

Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (16.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Paros, Greece

Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Paros, Greece

Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 3).

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Average visibility in December
Paros, 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
Paros, Greece

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