December weather forecastAfantou, Greece

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Afantou, Greece, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.5°C (58.1°F) and max 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a pleasant 20.2°C (68.4°F) in November to a refreshing 16.5°C (61.7°F). During the nights of December, Afantou maintains an almost steady temperature with an average low of 14.5°C (58.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 65%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Afantou are January and December, with an average 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Afantou, the average seawater temperature in December is 18°C (64.4°F).
Note: Swimming in water at 18°C (64.4°F) is not a pleasurable experience for most. The task of managing breathing becomes more challenging as the water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Afantou, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 17:02 EET.

Sunshine

In Afantou, the average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during December translates into the following guidance:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

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

In Afantou, 16.5°C (61.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 14.5°C (58.1°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Afantou is 65%.

The wettest months in Afantou, Greece, are January and December, with an average 20mm (0.79") of rainfall.

In Afantou, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.

In Afantou, Greece, the average seawater temperature in December 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).

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 44min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 17:02 EET.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Afantou, Greece.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Afantou, Greece, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat 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

20.2°C

16.5°C

14.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.7km/h

21km/h

22.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

2.9

4.1

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

24.9

24.8

24.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Afantou, Greece

Average high temperature in December: 16.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.9°C).

Average low temperature in December: 14.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Afantou, Greece

Average pressure in December: 1017.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1007.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Afantou, Greece

Average wind speed in December: 19.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (21.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (14.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Afantou, Greece

Average humidity in December: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April, May and June (69%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Afantou, Greece

Average rainfall in December: 20mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (20mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Afantou, Greece

Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (4.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0.2 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Afantou, Greece

Average sea temperature in December: 18°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (25°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (16°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 30min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Afantou, Greece

Average sunshine days in December: 24.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (23.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Afantou, Greece

Average UV index in December: 4

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

Average cloud cover in December
Afantou, Greece

Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in December
Afantou, 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).