December weather forecastSkopelos, Greece

December

Weather in December

Winter in Skopelos, Greece, formally opens in December, bringing cooler weather and inviting temperatures down to an average high of 13.6°C (56.5°F), marking significant drop from November. It's one of the months receiving a high rainfall amount, bringing in winter monsoons. However, snowfall remains exceptional, and humidity lingers on as a constant. Despite the rain, the charm of Skopelos in winter has its appeal; the cooler weather lends a different taste to the Greek island experience.

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from an enjoyable 17.1°C (62.8°F) in November to a mild 13.6°C (56.5°F). In Skopelos, December's low temperatures hover around a fresh 11.1°C (52°F), reflecting a minor decrease from the daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Skopelos, in December, during 12.9 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Skopelos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.4 days and collects up to 511mm (20.12") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Skopelos, snow does not fall in February through December.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 15.4°C (59.7°F).
Note: For most people, swimming in water at 15.4°C (59.7°F) is not a pleasurable experience. Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 17:12 EET.

Sunshine

In Skopelos, the average sunshine in December 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.

Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Skopelos, records 13.6°C (56.5°F), while the low-temperature is 11.1°C (52°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Skopelos is 69%.

In Skopelos, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation.

In Skopelos, snow does not fall in February through December.

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

In December, the average sea temperature is 15.4°C (59.7°F). For most, swimming in 15.4°C (59.7°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 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Skopelos, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 17:12 EET.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

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

In Skopelos, Greece, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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

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Jan

Average high temperature

17.1°C

13.6°C

11.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

18.3km/h

21.8km/h

22.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.9

14.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Skopelos, 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).

Average pressure in December
Skopelos, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Skopelos, 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).

Average humidity in December
Skopelos, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Skopelos, 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).

Average rainfall days in December
Skopelos, 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).

Average snowfall in December
Skopelos, 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).

Average snowfall days in December
Skopelos, 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).

Average sea temperature in December
Skopelos, Greece

Average sea temperature in December: 15.4°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 (14.4°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min

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 18min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
Skopelos, 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).

Average UV index in December
Skopelos, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Skopelos, 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).

Average visibility in December
Skopelos, 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).