December weather forecastAncona, Italy

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Ancona, Italy, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.6°C (45.7°F) and 11.5°C (52.7°F).

Temperature

With the commencement of December, Ancona records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's moderate 15.3°C (59.5°F) to a cool 11.5°C (52.7°F). A consistent nighttime average temperature of 7.6°C (45.7°F) is maintained during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Ancona, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ancona, there are 148 rainfall days, and 504mm (19.84") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Ancona. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow. In Ancona, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.4 days and aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Ancona, the average seawater temperature in December is 15.2°C (59.4°F).
Note: Swimming in 15.2°C (59.4°F) is not an enjoyable experience for most. Breathing becomes progressively more challenging as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ancona is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Ancona is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ancona are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ancona, Italy, during December are 11.5°C (52.7°F) and 7.6°C (45.7°F) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Ancona, Italy, is 74%.

In Ancona, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 41mm (1.61") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Ancona, Italy. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.

In December, the average sea temperature is 15.2°C (59.4°F). Swimming in 15.2°C (59.4°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

The month with the shortest days in Ancona is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 0min.

On the first day of December in Ancona, Italy, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

In Ancona, Italy, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ancona, Italy, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ancona, Italy

  • Average high temperature in December: 11.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Ancona, Italy

  • 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 (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ancona, Italy

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (10.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ancona, Italy

  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Ancona, Italy

  • Average rainfall in December: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ancona, Italy

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ancona, Italy

  • Average snowfall in December: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (33mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ancona, Italy

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Ancona, Italy

  • Average sea temperature in December: 15.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (12°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ancona, Italy

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ancona, Italy

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Ancona, Italy

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Ancona, Italy

  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Ancona, Italy

  • 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).