December weather forecastSotira, Greece

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Sotira, Greece, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.4°C (50.7°F) and 2.9°C (37.2°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's mild 15.1°C (59.2°F) to a fresh 10.4°C (50.7°F). During December, Sotira records an average temperature of 2.9°C (37.2°F) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sotira, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. In Sotira, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 538mm (21.18") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sotira, in December, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 18mm (0.71") of snow. In Sotira, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.5 days and aggregates up to 142mm (5.59") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Sotira is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Sotira, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:18 EET.

Sunshine

In Sotira, the average sunshine in December is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Sotira, in December, the average high-temperature is 10.4°C (50.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.9°C (37.2°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 34°C (93.2°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Sotira, Greece, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Sotira, Greece, is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

In Sotira, Greece, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:09. On the last day of the month, in Sotira, Greece, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:18 EET.

In Sotira, Greece, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sotira is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sotira, Greece

  • Average high temperature in December: 10.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Sotira, Greece

  • Average pressure in December: 1019mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Sotira, Greece

  • Average wind speed in December: 6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Sotira, Greece

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

Average rainfall in December
Sotira, Greece

  • Average rainfall in December: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (29mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Sotira, Greece

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sotira, Greece

  • Average snowfall in December: 18mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (56mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Sotira, Greece

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sotira, Greece

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sotira, Greece

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sotira, Greece

  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Sotira, Greece

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (8km).