December weather forecastPalekastro, Greece

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palekastro, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 13.3°C (55.9°F) and 15.9°C (60.6°F).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a still refreshing 15.9°C (60.6°F) from November's 19.3°C (66.7°F). Palekastro's nighttime temperature in December shows a minor descent, with a steady average of 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Palekastro, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Palekastro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 64.8 days and collects up to 119mm (4.69") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 18°C (64.4°F).
Note: When the surface water temperature is 18°C (64.4°F), most do not enjoy swimming. Breathing control becomes more complex as temperatures drop below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Palekastro, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Palekastro, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 17:13 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Palekastro are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Palekastro, records 15.9°C (60.6°F), while the low-temperature is 13.3°C (55.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Palekastro, Greece, are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

In Palekastro, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

In Palekastro, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

In Palekastro, Greece, in December, the average water temperature is 18°C (64.4°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 18°C (64.4°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 in Palekastro, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Palekastro, Greece, is 9h and 50min.

On the first day of December in Palekastro, Greece, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 17:13 EET.

In Palekastro, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Palekastro, Greece, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Palekastro is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

19.3°C

15.9°C

14.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.3km/h

20.1km/h

21.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

6.2

10.4

10.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.8

16.5

15.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Palekastro, Greece

Average high temperature in December: 15.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.2°C).

Average low temperature in December: 13.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Palekastro, Greece

Average pressure in December: 1017.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Palekastro, Greece

Average wind speed in December: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (12.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Palekastro, Greece

Average humidity in December: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Palekastro, Greece

Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (25mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Palekastro, Greece

Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (10.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.4 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Palekastro, Greece

Average sea temperature in December: 18°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February and March (16°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palekastro, 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: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palekastro, Greece

Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (15.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Palekastro, 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, March and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Palekastro, Greece

Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in December
Palekastro, 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).