December weather forecast
Skiathos, Greece

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The stunning old town of Skiathos on Skiathos Island, Greece
The stunning old town of Skiathos on Skiathos Island, Greece

Weather in December

December in Skiathos ushers in wintertime, seeing further drop in temperatures. With the highest barometric pressure registered at 1018.7mb, it is noticeably cooler and crispier. Despite the chill, the festivities bring about a sense of warmth and cheer in the city. The twinkling festive lights against the snow-laden city create stunning views to behold in Skiathos.

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature in Skiathos marginally drops from a comfortable 17.1°C (62.8°F) in November to a mild 13.6°C (56.5°F). December sees a slight dip to an average low temperature of 11.1°C (52°F) from the daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 69%.

Rainfall

In Skiathos, in December, during 12.9 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 133.4 rainfall days, and 511mm (20.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall in Skiathos.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 15.3°C (59.5°F).
Note: Swimming in 15.3°C (59.5°F) does not offer a pleasant experience for most individuals. The act of controlling one's breathing becomes progressively difficult as the water temperature goes under 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 17:13 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Skiathos is 5.3h.

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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Skiathos?

The high-temperature, in December, in Skiathos, is 13.6°C (56.5°F), while the low-temperature averages to 11.1°C (52°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Skiathos?

In Skiathos, Greece, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

How many days does it rain in December in Skiathos?

In Skiathos, during December, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Skiathos?

February through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Skiathos in December?

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

What is the sea water temperature in December in Skiathos?

In December, the average sea temperature in Skiathos is 15.3°C (59.5°F). For most, swimming in 15.3°C (59.5°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 Skiathos?

December has the shortest days of the year in Skiathos, Greece, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Skiathos have in December?

The average day length in December in Skiathos, Greece, is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Skiathos?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 17:13 EET.

How many hours of sunshine does Skiathos have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Skiathos is 5.3h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Skiathos?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Skiathos, Greece

Average temperature in December - Skiathos, Greece
  • Average high temperature in December: 13.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Skiathos, Greece

Average pressure in December - Skiathos, Greece
  • Average pressure in December: 1018.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1011.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Skiathos, Greece

Average wind speed in December - Skiathos, Greece
  • Average wind speed in December: 20.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (20.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13.1km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Skiathos, Greece

Average humidity in December - Skiathos, Greece
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and November (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and September (66%).

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Average rainfall in December
Skiathos, Greece

Average rainfall in December - Skiathos, Greece
  • Average rainfall in December: 53mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (17mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Skiathos, Greece

Average rainfall days in December - Skiathos, Greece
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Skiathos, Greece

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Skiathos, Greece

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Skiathos, Greece

Average sea temperature in December - Skiathos, Greece
  • Average sea temperature in December: 15.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (14.2°C).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Skiathos, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Skiathos, Greece

Average sunshine days in December - Skiathos, Greece
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Skiathos, Greece

Average UV index in December - Skiathos, 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
Skiathos, Greece

Average cloud cover in December - Skiathos, Greece
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in December
Skiathos, Greece

Average visibility in December - Skiathos, 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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