December weather forecastCastellina in Chianti, Italy

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Castellina in Chianti, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.5°C (49.1°F) and 3.1°C (37.6°F).

Temperature

Castellina in Chianti's weather subtly changes with the onset of December, barely falling from a moderate 13.6°C (56.5°F) in November to a chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F). Castellina in Chianti in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 3.1°C (37.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Castellina in Chianti, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation. In Castellina in Chianti, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.6 days and collects up to 363mm (14.29") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Castellina in Chianti are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow. In Castellina in Chianti, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.6 days and aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Castellina in Chianti, Italy, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:48 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Castellina in Chianti is 5.6h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Castellina in Chianti. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Castellina in Chianti during December are 9.5°C (49.1°F) and 3.1°C (37.6°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 34°C (93.2°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

In December, in Castellina in Chianti, Italy, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Castellina in Chianti. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, in Castellina in Chianti, Italy, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:48 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Castellina in Chianti is 5.6h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Castellina in Chianti, Italy, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Castellina in Chianti, Italy

  • Average high temperature in December: 9.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Castellina in Chianti, Italy

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Castellina in Chianti, Italy

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Castellina in Chianti, Italy

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Castellina in Chianti, Italy

  • Average rainfall in December: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Castellina in Chianti, Italy

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Castellina in Chianti, Italy

  • Average snowfall in December: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (20mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Castellina in Chianti, Italy

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Castellina in Chianti, 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 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Castellina in Chianti, Italy

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Castellina in Chianti, Italy

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Castellina in Chianti, Italy

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and November (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Castellina in Chianti, Italy

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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