December weather forecastAugusta, Italy

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Augusta, Italy, with an average temperature varying between 15.5°C (59.9°F) and 8.6°C (47.5°F).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a comfortable 19°C (66.2°F) in November to a moderate 15.5°C (59.9°F). In December, the average low-temperature is a frosty 8.6°C (47.5°F).

Humidity

In Augusta, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is accumulated. In Augusta, Italy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.1 days and collects up to 275mm (10.83") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Sea temperature

In Augusta, Italy, in December, the average water temperature is 17.3°C (63.1°F).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasant activity for most individuals in 17.3°C (63.1°F). Breathing becomes increasingly challenging to control as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 16:41. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 16:51 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 15.5°C (59.9°F) and a low-temperature of 8.6°C (47.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).

In Augusta, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

In Augusta, in December, during 6.7 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

February through December are months without snowfall.

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

In Augusta, in December, the average water temperature is 17.3°C (63.1°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 17.3°C (63.1°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 39min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 16:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 16:51 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

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

In Augusta, 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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Jan

Average high temperature

19°C

15.5°C

14°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12km/h

12.6km/h

13.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.1

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.1

21.9

19.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Augusta, Italy

Average high temperature in December: 15.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (32.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14°C).

Average low temperature in December: 8.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (6.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Augusta, Italy

Average pressure in December: 1019.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Augusta, Italy

Average wind speed in December: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Augusta, Italy

Average humidity in December: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and November (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Augusta, Italy

Average rainfall in December: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (48mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Augusta, Italy

Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Augusta, Italy

Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1mm).
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
Augusta, Italy

Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 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 and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Augusta, Italy

Average sea temperature in December: 17.3°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 February (14.8°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 48min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Augusta, Italy

Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (15.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Augusta, Italy

Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Augusta, Italy

Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Augusta, 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).