December weather forecastMethana, Greece

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Methana, Greece, with temperature in the range of an average high of 14.4°C (57.9°F) and an average low of 10.4°C (50.7°F).

Temperature

December signifies a gentle decline in Methana's average high-temperature, easing from an enjoyable 18.3°C (64.9°F) in November to a mild 14.4°C (57.9°F). Methana's nocturnal average in December closely mirrors its daytime temperatures, settling at a cool 10.4°C (50.7°F).

Humidity

In Methana, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Methana are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Methana. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, in Methana, there are 0.8 snowfall days, and 7mm (0.28") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Methana, in December, the average water temperature is 16.9°C (62.4°F).
Note: A surface water temperature of 16.9°C (62.4°F) does not provide an enjoyable swimming experience for most. Breathing control becomes more challenging as the water temperature drops below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 17:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset at 17:18 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Methana is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Methana, Greece, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

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

Methana in December has an average high-temperature of 14.4°C (57.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 10.4°C (50.7°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 32°C (89.6°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Methana is 70%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Methana. Rain falls for 10.5 days and accumulates 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.

In December, in Methana, Greece, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Methana. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

In Methana, Greece, the average seawater temperature in December is 16.9°C (62.4°F). Swimming in 16.9°C (62.4°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 in Methana, Greece, is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Methana, Greece, is 9h and 37min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 17:08. On the last day of the month, in Methana, Greece, sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset at 17:18 EET.

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

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Methana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe 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

18.3°C

14.4°C

12.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.1km/h

14.9km/h

16km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.1

0.4

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

18.6

18.1

16.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Methana, Greece

Average high temperature in December: 14.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.6°C).

Average low temperature in December: 10.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Methana, Greece

Average pressure in December: 1018.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Methana, Greece

Average wind speed in December: 13.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Methana, Greece

Average humidity in December: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Methana, Greece

Average rainfall in December: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (36mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (6mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Methana, Greece

Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Methana, Greece

Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Methana, Greece

Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Methana, Greece

Average sea temperature in December: 16.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (15.2°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Methana, Greece

Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (16.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Methana, Greece

Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Methana, Greece

Average cloud cover in December: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Methana, 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).