Weather in December
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.
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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 5min
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).
Sitia, Greece
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