December weather forecastPalaiochora, Greece

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Palaiochora, Greece, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.9°C (51.6°F) and max 14.9°C (58.8°F).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's enjoyable 18.7°C (65.7°F) to a mild 14.9°C (58.8°F). In Palaiochora, the average low-temperature during December nights tends to settle at a cool 10.9°C (51.6°F), indicating a slight drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Palaiochora, Greece, in December, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 88mm (3.46") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Palaiochora, there are 119.3 rainfall days, and 509mm (20.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F).
Note: For most, swimming in 18.3°C (64.9°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).

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Palaiochora, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 17:23 EET.

Sunshine

In Palaiochora, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Palaiochora 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 ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Palaiochora, records 14.9°C (58.8°F), while the low-temperature is 10.9°C (51.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Palaiochora is 75%.

In Palaiochora, Greece, during December, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of precipitation.

In Palaiochora, the average seawater temperature in December is 18.3°C (64.9°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 18.3°C (64.9°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

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

In Palaiochora, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 17:23 EET.

In Palaiochora, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 14.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (28.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average wind speed in December: 15.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average rainfall in December: 88mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (91mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.7 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average sea temperature in December: 18.3°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 (15.9°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

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: 5h and 18min

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: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average UV index in December: 3

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 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Palaiochora, 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).