December weather forecastLefkada, Greece

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December

Weather in December

December in Lefkada brings true winter charades with cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours. The weather cools down significantly from November, and sea temperatures also drop to 17.4°C (63.3°F). However, overall pressure rises to a year’s high at 1018.4mb. December brings increased cloud coverage, resulting in fewer hours of sunshine. Despite the winter conditions and cool sea temperature, December’s crispy climate can offer a unique side of Lefkada.

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from an enjoyable 18.4°C (65.1°F) in November to a still refreshing 14.3°C (57.7°F). A mean low-temperature of 11°C (51.8°F) is a distinguishing feature of December in Lefkada, indicating a slight dip from daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Lefkada is 68%.

Rainfall

In Lefkada, in December, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 103mm (4.06") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lefkada, there are 137.4 rainfall days, and 782mm (30.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall in Lefkada, Greece.

Sea temperature

In Lefkada, Greece, in December, the average water temperature is 17.4°C (63.3°F).
Note: For most people, swimming in water at 17.4°C (63.3°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

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lefkada.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 17:25 EET.

Sunshine

In Lefkada, the average sunshine in December is 6.2h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Lefkada. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Lefkada, is 14.3°C (57.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 11°C (51.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 32°C (89.6°F).

In Lefkada, Greece, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

In December, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout December, 103mm (4.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Lefkada, snow does not fall in February through December.

In Lefkada, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

In December, the average sea temperature in Lefkada is 17.4°C (63.3°F). For most, swimming in 17.4°C (63.3°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lefkada, Greece.

The average day length in December in Lefkada is 9h and 30min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 17:25 EET.

In Lefkada, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

18.4°C

14.3°C

12.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.2km/h

15.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.1

13.7

11.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Lefkada, Greece

Average high temperature in December: 14.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.7°C).

Average low temperature in December: 11°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Lefkada, Greece

Average pressure in December: 1018.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Lefkada, Greece

Average wind speed in December: 13.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Lefkada, Greece

Average humidity in December: 68%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Lefkada, Greece

Average rainfall in December: 103mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (152mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (3mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Lefkada, Greece

Average rainfall days in December: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lefkada, Greece

Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Lefkada, Greece

Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 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
Lefkada, Greece

Average sea temperature in December: 17.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (15.4°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lefkada, Greece

Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lefkada, 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
Lefkada, Greece

Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Lefkada, 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).