December weather forecastArta, Greece
December
Weather in December
As winter gets into full swing, December becomes the second coldest month in Arta, Greece with lows dropping down to 4.2°C (39.6°F) and highs reaching 10.5°C (50.9°F). In addition to colder temperatures, more rainfall and snowfall are observed this month. The shorter daylight hours, around 9.5, and the decreased sunshine hours characterize the typical December weather in Arta. Hence, the month signifies a culmination of the soothing autumn and a transition into the chilly winters.Temperature
December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a refreshing 15.4°C (59.7°F) in November to a fresh 10.5°C (50.9°F). The mean low-temperature during December nights is an icy 4.2°C (39.6°F).Humidity
In Arta, Greece, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Arta, in December, during 12.2 rainfall days, 76mm (2.99") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Arta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148 days and collects up to 663mm (26.1") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Arta are January through March, November and December. In December, in Arta, Greece, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout December, 20mm (0.79") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Arta, there are 6.4 snowfall days, and 127mm (5") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 17:23 EET.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Arta, Greece, is 6.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Arta, Greece
- Average high temperature in December: 10.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.7°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 4.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Arta, Greece
- Average pressure in December: 1018.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.3mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Arta, Greece
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4km/h).
Average humidity in December
Arta, Greece
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).
Average rainfall in December
Arta, Greece
- Average rainfall in December: 76mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (101mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (17mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Arta, Greece
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Arta, Greece
- Average snowfall in December: 20mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (50mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Arta, Greece
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arta, Greece
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Arta, Greece
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Arta, Greece
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Arta, Greece
- Average cloud cover in December: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in December
Arta, Greece
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, November and December (9km).
