December weather forecastFolegandros, Greece

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Folegandros, Greece, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.6°C (58.3°F) and 16.4°C (61.5°F).

Temperature

With December's advent, Folegandros sees an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 16.4°C (61.5°F), subtly shifted from November's 19.3°C (66.7°F). Folegandros maintains a near steady average temperature of 14.6°C (58.3°F) during the nights of December, demonstrating little drop from daytime highs.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout December, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated. In Folegandros, Greece, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.4 days and collects up to 265mm (10.43") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 17.2°C (63°F).
Note: For most people, a water temperature of 17.2°C (63°F) is not conducive to enjoyable swimming. Breathing control becomes harder as the water temperature dips below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 17:14 EET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Folegandros. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. 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.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 16.4°C (61.5°F) and 14.6°C (58.3°F) respectively.

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 70%, are the least humid months.

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

In Folegandros, during December, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation.

In Folegandros, the average seawater temperature in December is 17.2°C (63°F). Swimming in 17.2°C (63°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 42min of daylight.

In Folegandros, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 17:14 EET.

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Folegandros, Greece, is 5.7h.

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Folegandros.

In Folegandros, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Folegandros, Greece

  • Average high temperature in December: 16.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (25°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Folegandros, Greece

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Folegandros, Greece

  • Average wind speed in December: 28.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (30.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (20.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Folegandros, Greece

  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Folegandros, Greece

  • Average rainfall in December: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (47mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Folegandros, Greece

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Folegandros, Greece

  • Average sea temperature in December: 17.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (15.9°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Folegandros, 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: 5h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Folegandros, Greece

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Folegandros, Greece

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Folegandros, Greece

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in December
Folegandros, 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).