December weather forecastKaterini, Greece
December
Weather in December
December in Katerini announces the arrival of winter with its chilly temperatures and shortened daylight hours. The temperature decline brings the yearly lowest, reaching an average of 10.4°C (50.7°F). Unsurprisingly, anticipation of snowfall keeps everyone on their toes, especially the winter vacationers looking forward to the snow-capped landscapes. With the year wrapping up, Katerini becomes a hub for winter festivities despite the cold. As the month progresses, a sense of winter sits in deeper, reminding everyone of the passing year and the exciting new one to come.Temperature
Katerini in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's moderate 15.3°C (59.5°F) to a fresh 10.4°C (50.7°F). Katerini reports an average low-temperature of 3.9°C (39°F) during the nights of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 73%.Rainfall
In December, in Katerini, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. In Katerini, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.9 days and collects up to 566mm (22.28") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Katerini are January through March, November and December. In Katerini, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of snow. Throughout the year, in Katerini, there are 4.9 snowfall days, and 91mm (3.58") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Katerini is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 17:04. On the last day of December, in Katerini, Greece, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 17:13 EET.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 6.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Katerini, Greece
- Average high temperature in December: 10.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.2°C).
Average pressure in December
Katerini, Greece
- Average pressure in December: 1019.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1013mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Katerini, Greece
- Average wind speed in December: 8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.2km/h).
Average humidity in December
Katerini, Greece
- Average humidity in December: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).
Average rainfall in December
Katerini, Greece
- Average rainfall in December: 47mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (36mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Katerini, Greece
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Katerini, Greece
- Average snowfall in December: 11mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (39mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Katerini, Greece
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.1 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
Katerini, Greece
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Katerini, Greece
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).
Average UV index in December
Katerini, Greece
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Katerini, Greece
- Average cloud cover in December: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in December
Katerini, Greece
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (9km).
