December weather forecastParalimni, Cyprus

December

Weather in December

As the year draws to a close, December brings the chills with temperatures dipping to a low of 15°C (59°F). Reinforced by the highest rainfall of 44mm (1.73"), the city is drenched in the spirit of winter. The visibility remains constant, adding a misty charm to the scenic landscapes. While the daylight gets limited, the sun often peeks out, shedding golden hues on this beautiful city. Despite the chills, the delightful weather in December in Paralimni makes it a perfect time for holiday festivities.

Temperature

December in Paralimni is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a pleasant 22°C (71.6°F) in November to a refreshing 18°C (64.4°F). Paralimni's nighttime temperature in December experiences a slight dip from daytime highs, falling to an average of 15°C (59°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Paralimni is 64%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.2 days and typically aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Paralimni is 19°C (66.2°F).
Note: Most people do not take pleasure in swimming in water at 19°C (66.2°F). The difficulty of managing breathing increases as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 16:42 EET.

Sunshine

In Paralimni, the average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in December translates into these instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Paralimni, is 18°C (64.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 15°C (59°F). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 32°C (89.6°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Paralimni, Cyprus, is 64%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Paralimni. Rain falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 44mm (1.73") of precipitation.

In Paralimni, Cyprus, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation.

In Paralimni, the average seawater temperature in December is 19°C (66.2°F). Swimming in 19°C (66.2°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Paralimni is 9h and 51min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, in Paralimni, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 16:42 EET.

In Paralimni, Cyprus, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Paralimni, Cyprus, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Paralimni, Cyprus, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Paralimni, Cyprus

  • Average high temperature in December: 18°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (27.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (12.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Paralimni, Cyprus

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Paralimni, Cyprus

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Paralimni, Cyprus

  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Paralimni, Cyprus

  • Average rainfall in December: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (44mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Paralimni, Cyprus

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Paralimni, Cyprus

  • Average sea temperature in December: 19°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (28°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (17°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Paralimni, Cyprus

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paralimni, Cyprus

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Paralimni, Cyprus

  • Average UV index in December: 4

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

Average cloud cover in December
Paralimni, Cyprus

  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in December
Paralimni, Cyprus

  • 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).