December weather forecastSitia, Greece

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December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sitia, is still a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 10°C (50°F) and an average high of 16°C (60.8°F).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in November to a comfortable 16°C (60.8°F). Nighttime temperature in Sitia, Greece, lowers to an average of 10°C (50°F) in December.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 116mm (4.57") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 68 rainfall days, and 616mm (24.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Sitia, the average seawater temperature in December is 18.4°C (65.1°F).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasant activity for most when the water temperature is 18.4°C (65.1°F). As the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes more difficult to control.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Sitia is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 17:13 EET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Sitia.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Sitia, Greece, are 16°C (60.8°F) and 10°C (50°F) respectively.

In December, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 116mm (4.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Sitia, Greece, in December, the average water temperature is 18.4°C (65.1°F). For most, swimming in 18.4°C (65.1°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 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sitia, Greece.

The average day length in December in Sitia is 9h and 50min.

On the first day of December in Sitia, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 17:13 EET.

January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Sitia, Greece.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sitia is 4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Sitia, Greece, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sea temperature
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in December
Sitia, Greece

  • Average high temperature in December: 16°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (28°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (15°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (21°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (9°C).

Average rainfall in December
Sitia, Greece

  • Average rainfall in December: 116mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (130mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Sitia, Greece

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (12 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July, August and September (1 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Sitia, Greece

  • Average sea temperature in December: 18.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (16.8°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sitia, 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: 4h

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 13h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h).

Average UV index in December
Sitia, Greece

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).