December weather forecastElounda, Greece
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Elounda, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between max 15.5°C (59.9°F) and min 12.6°C (54.7°F).Temperature
December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's comfortable 18.8°C (65.8°F) to a moderate 15.5°C (59.9°F). Night temperatures during December stabilize at an average of 12.6°C (54.7°F), closely mirroring the daytime temperatures.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 71%.Rainfall
The wettest months are January and December, with an average 16mm (0.63") of rainfall.Snowfall
February through December are months without snowfall in Elounda.Sea temperature
In Elounda, in December, the average water temperature is 18°C (64.4°F).Note: Swimming in 18°C (64.4°F) is not pleasurable for most people. Breathing control grows increasingly challenging as the water temperature falls under 21°C (69.8°F).
Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 17:04. On the last day of December, in Elounda, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 17:15 EET.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Elounda is 6.5h.UV index
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Elounda. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during December translates into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elounda, Greece
- Average high temperature in December: 15.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Elounda, Greece
- Average pressure in December: 1017.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Elounda, Greece
- Average wind speed in December: 19km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.4km/h).
Average humidity in December
Elounda, Greece
- Average humidity in December: 71%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (67%).
Average rainfall in December
Elounda, Greece
- Average rainfall in December: 16mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (16mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Elounda, Greece
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (7.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).
Average snowfall days in December
Elounda, Greece
- Average snowfall days in December: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Elounda, Greece
- Average sea temperature in December: 18°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (15°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elounda, Greece
- 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 30min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elounda, Greece
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Elounda, Greece
- Average UV index in December: 4
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in December
Elounda, Greece
- Average cloud cover in December: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 2).
Average visibility in December
Elounda, 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).
