December weather forecastArcetri, Italy

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Arcetri, Italy, with temperature in the range of an average high of 8.9°C (48°F) and an average low of 2.6°C (36.7°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 12.9°C (55.2°F) to a frosty 8.9°C (48°F). Arcetri observes an average nighttime temperature of 2.6°C (36.7°F) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Arcetri is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in Arcetri, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is accumulated. In Arcetri, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.7 days and collects up to 598mm (23.54") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Arcetri are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow. In Arcetri, Italy, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.9 days and aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

Sunshine

In Arcetri, Italy, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Arcetri, 8.9°C (48°F) is the average high-temperature and 2.6°C (36.7°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 33°C (91.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

In December, in Arcetri, Italy, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Arcetri, Italy. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow.

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Arcetri.

In Arcetri, Italy, the average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

On the first day of December in Arcetri, Italy, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

In Arcetri, Italy, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Arcetri, Italy

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Arcetri, Italy

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Arcetri, Italy

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Arcetri, Italy

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Arcetri, Italy

  • Average rainfall in December: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (33mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Arcetri, Italy

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arcetri, Italy

  • Average snowfall in December: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Arcetri, Italy

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Arcetri, 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: 5h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arcetri, Italy

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Arcetri, Italy

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Arcetri, Italy

  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Arcetri, Italy

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, October, November and December (8km).