December weather forecast
Karpathos, Greece

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Karpathos, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 15.6°C (60.1°F) and 17.1°C (62.8°F).

Temperature

The advent of December brings an average high-temperature of a comfortable 17.1°C (62.8°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Karpathos encounters a small divergence from daytime high temperatures, averaging a low-temperature of 15.6°C (60.1°F) during December nights.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Karpathos are January and December, with an average 53mm (2.09") of rainfall.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F).
Note: For most people, swimming in water at 18.3°C (64.9°F) is not a pleasurable experience. Breathing control gets harder 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 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of December, in Karpathos, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 17:08 EET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Karpathos, Greece. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Karpathos in December?

In Karpathos, in December, the average high-temperature is 17.1°C (62.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.6°C (60.1°F).

What are the least humid months in Karpathos?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the least humid months in Karpathos.

What is the average humidity in December in Karpathos?

In Karpathos, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

What is the wettest month in Karpathos?

The wettest months in Karpathos are January and December, with an average 53mm (2.09") of rainfall.

How much does it rain in Karpathos in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the sea temperature in December in Karpathos?

In Karpathos, Greece, the average seawater temperature in December is 18.3°C (64.9°F). Swimming in 18.3°C (64.9°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the month with the shortest days in Karpathos?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Karpathos have in December?

In Karpathos, Greece, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Karpathos?

On the first day of December in Karpathos, Greece, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 17:08 EET.

How long on average sun shines in December in Karpathos?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Karpathos, Greece, is 6.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Karpathos?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Karpathos?

In Karpathos, Greece, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Karpathos, Greece

Average temperature in December - Karpathos, Greece
  • Average high temperature in December: 17.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°C).

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Average pressure in December
Karpathos, Greece

Average pressure in December - Karpathos, Greece
  • Average pressure in December: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1007.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Karpathos, Greece

Average wind speed in December - Karpathos, Greece
  • Average wind speed in December: 28km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (30.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (20.5km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Karpathos, Greece

Average humidity in December - Karpathos, Greece
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Karpathos, Greece

Average rainfall in December - Karpathos, Greece
  • Average rainfall in December: 53mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (53mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Karpathos, Greece

Average rainfall days in December - Karpathos, Greece
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Karpathos, Greece

Average sea temperature in December - Karpathos, Greece
  • Average sea temperature in December: 18.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (16.8°C).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Karpathos, Greece
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Karpathos, Greece

Average sunshine days in December - Karpathos, Greece
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Karpathos, Greece

Average UV index in December - Karpathos, 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 and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Karpathos, Greece

Average cloud cover in December - Karpathos, Greece
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 2).

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Average visibility in December
Karpathos, Greece

Average visibility in December - Karpathos, 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).

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