December weather forecastPetrinja, Croatia

December

Weather in December

For Petrinja, December rings in the holiday season alongside the arrival of more considerable snowfall amounting to 59mm (2.32"). The winter has finally settled in, marking a distinct pivot from November's lesser chill. January witnesses the severity of these winter conditions, making December the gateway to the peak winter phase. The city revels under the fresh snowfall, adorning itself in a white blanket with twinkling festive lights. The early evenings and longed hours of darkness reminisce the short-lived daylight of the daylight-centric summer months.

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature in Petrinja goes from a cool 11.5°C (52.7°F) in November to a frosty 6.1°C (43°F). Throughout the month of December, Petrinja witnesses an average low-temperature of 0.2°C (32.4°F).

Humidity

In Petrinja, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Petrinja, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation. In Petrinja, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.7 days and collects up to 590mm (23.23") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Petrinja, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 59mm (2.32") of snow is typically accumulated. In Petrinja, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.7 days and aggregates up to 359mm (14.13") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Petrinja is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 16:13. On the last day of December, in Petrinja, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 16:21 CET.

Sunshine

In Petrinja, Croatia, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Petrinja. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Petrinja, 6.1°C (43°F) is the average high-temperature and 0.2°C (32.4°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 32°C (89.6°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Petrinja, Croatia, is 84%.

In Petrinja, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation.

In Petrinja, Croatia, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 59mm (2.32") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length in Petrinja is 8h and 47min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 16:13. On the last day of the month, in Petrinja, Croatia, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 16:21 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Petrinja is 5.3h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Petrinja.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

11.5°C

6.1°C

4.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.7km/h

9.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.7

17.9

15.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Petrinja, Croatia

Average high temperature in December: 6.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.1°C).

Average low temperature in December: 0.2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Petrinja, Croatia

Average pressure in December: 1020.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May, June and July (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Petrinja, Croatia

Average wind speed in December: 8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Petrinja, Croatia

Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Petrinja, Croatia

Average rainfall in December: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (85mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (37mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Petrinja, Croatia

Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Petrinja, Croatia

Average snowfall in December: 59mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (117mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Petrinja, Croatia

Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Petrinja, Croatia

Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

Average sunshine in December: 5h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Petrinja, Croatia

Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Petrinja, Croatia

Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Petrinja, Croatia

Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Petrinja, Croatia

Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (8km).