December weather forecast
Petra, Greece

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Village of Petra in Greece, the beautiful waters and the rest of Lesvos Island and Mythimna region
Village of Petra in Greece, the beautiful waters and the rest of Lesvos Island and Mythimna region

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Petra, Greece, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.8°C (55°F) and 9.5°C (49.1°F).

Temperature

December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's enjoyable 16.9°C (62.4°F) to a cool 12.8°C (55°F). During the nights of December, Petra records an average low-temperature of 9.5°C (49.1°F), reflecting a modest decrease from daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Petra is 73%.

Rainfall

In Petra, Greece, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Petra, Greece, there are 102.7 rainfall days, and 430mm (16.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Petra, snow does not fall in March through December.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Petra is 16.3°C (61.3°F).
Note: In water of 16.3°C (61.3°F), the majority of people do not enjoy swimming. Breathing becomes increasingly hard to manage as the temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Petra, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Petra, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:02 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Petra in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Petra during December are 12.8°C (55°F) and 9.5°C (49.1°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 32°C (89.6°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Petra?

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December in Petra?

In Petra, Greece, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Petra?

March through December are months without snowfall in Petra.

Does it snow in Petra in December?

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

What is the sea temperature in December in Petra?

In Petra, the average seawater temperature in December is 16.3°C (61.3°F). For most, swimming in 16.3°C (61.3°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).

What is the month with the shortest days in Petra?

The month with the shortest days in Petra, Greece, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Petra have in December?

In December, the average day length in Petra, Greece, is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Petra?

On the first day of December in Petra, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:02 EET.

How long on average sun shines in December in Petra?

In Petra, Greece, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Petra?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Petra?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Petra, Greece

Average temperature in December - Petra, Greece
  • Average high temperature in December: 12.8°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 (11.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.8°C).

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Average pressure in December
Petra, Greece

Average pressure in December - Petra, 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 (1009.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Petra, Greece

Average wind speed in December - Petra, Greece
  • Average wind speed in December: 20.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (22.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (14km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Petra, Greece

Average humidity in December - Petra, Greece
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

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Average rainfall in December
Petra, Greece

Average rainfall in December - Petra, Greece
  • Average rainfall in December: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (89mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Petra, Greece

Average rainfall days in December - Petra, Greece
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Petra, Greece

Average snowfall in December - Petra, Greece
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Petra, Greece

Average snowfall days in December - Petra, Greece
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Petra, Greece

Average sea temperature in December - Petra, Greece
  • Average sea temperature in December: 16.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (24.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (15.3°C).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Petra, Greece
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Petra, Greece

Average sunshine days in December - Petra, Greece
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Petra, Greece

Average UV index in December - Petra, Greece
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Petra, Greece

Average cloud cover in December - Petra, Greece
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 3).

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Average visibility in December
Petra, Greece

Average visibility in December - Petra, 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).

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