December weather forecast
Altamura, Italy

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Altamura, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 5.9°C (42.6°F) and an average high of 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a refreshing 16.8°C (62.2°F) to a fresh 12.3°C (54.1°F). Altamura's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 5.9°C (42.6°F).

Humidity

In Altamura, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Altamura, Italy, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Altamura, there are 143.4 rainfall days, and 479mm (18.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Altamura, Italy, are January through April, November and December. In Altamura, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 7mm (0.28") of snow. In Altamura, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.8 days and aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Altamura, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 16:26. On the last day of December, in Altamura, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

Sunshine

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

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 medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Altamura in December?
The high-temperature, in December, in Altamura, records 12.3°C (54.1°F), while the low-temperature is 5.9°C (42.6°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 34°C (93.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Altamura?
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.
How much does it rain in Altamura in December?
In Altamura, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December in Altamura?
In December, in Altamura, Italy, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout December, 7mm (0.28") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Altamura?
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Altamura.
What is the average length of the day in December in Altamura?
The average day length in December in Altamura is 9h and 18min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Altamura?
On the first day of December in Altamura, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 16:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 16:36 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Altamura have in December?
In Altamura, Italy, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Altamura?
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Altamura, Italy.
What is the UV index reading in December in Altamura?
In Altamura, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Altamura, Italy
Average temperature in December
Altamura, Italy
  • Average high temperature in December: 12.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.4°C).

Average pressure in December - Altamura, Italy
Average pressure in December
Altamura, Italy
  • Average pressure in December: 1017.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Altamura, Italy
Average wind speed in December
Altamura, Italy
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (10.3km/h).

Average humidity in December - Altamura, Italy
Average humidity in December
Altamura, Italy
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (49%).

Average rainfall in December - Altamura, Italy
Average rainfall in December
Altamura, Italy
  • Average rainfall in December: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Altamura, Italy
Average rainfall days in December
Altamura, Italy
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December - Altamura, Italy
Average snowfall in December
Altamura, Italy
  • Average snowfall in December: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Altamura, Italy
Average snowfall days in December
Altamura, Italy
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Altamura, Italy
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Altamura, Italy
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December - Altamura, Italy
Average sunshine days in December
Altamura, Italy
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December - Altamura, Italy
Average UV index in December
Altamura, Italy
  • 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 - Altamura, Italy
Average cloud cover in December
Altamura, Italy
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December - Altamura, Italy
Average visibility in December
Altamura, Italy
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April and November (9km).

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