December weather forecastRidalepa, Estonia

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Ridalepa, Estonia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 1°C (33.8°F) and -2.5°C (27.5°F).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a wintry 4.6°C (40.3°F) in November to a still cold 1°C (33.8°F). Ridalepa's nighttime temperatures in December reveal a minimal variation from the daytime highs, averaging at a subzero cold -2.5°C (27.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Ridalepa, Estonia, in December, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ridalepa, there are 175.8 rainfall days, and 570mm (22.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ridalepa are January through May, October through December. In Ridalepa, during December, snow falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 139mm (5.47") of snow. In Ridalepa, Estonia, during the entire year, snow falls for 84.5 days and aggregates up to 726mm (28.58") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 6h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Ridalepa, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 15:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:11 and sunset at 15:39 EET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Ridalepa, with an average of 1.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Ridalepa, is 1°C (33.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to -2.5°C (27.5°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Ridalepa, Estonia, is 90%.

In Ridalepa, in December, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation.

In Ridalepa, Estonia, in December, snow falls for 16.9 days, with typically accumulated 139mm (5.47") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Ridalepa, with an average of 6h and 30min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 6h and 29min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 15:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:11 and sunset at 15:39 EET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.7h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ridalepa is 1.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ridalepa, Estonia

  • Average high temperature in December: 1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-6.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Ridalepa, Estonia

  • Average pressure in December: 1009.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ridalepa, Estonia

  • Average wind speed in December: 16km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ridalepa, Estonia

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Ridalepa, Estonia

  • Average rainfall in December: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ridalepa, Estonia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ridalepa, Estonia

  • Average snowfall in December: 139mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (192mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ridalepa, Estonia

  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ridalepa, Estonia

  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ridalepa, Estonia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4 days).

Average UV index in December
Ridalepa, Estonia

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ridalepa, Estonia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 79

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 79).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Ridalepa, Estonia

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).