December weather forecastEmpoli, Italy

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Empoli, Italy, with temperature in the range of an average high of 9.4°C (48.9°F) and an average low of 3.3°C (37.9°F).

Temperature

December is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a moderate 13.5°C (56.3°F) in November to a chilly 9.4°C (48.9°F). Empoli throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F).

Humidity

In Empoli, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Empoli, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Empoli, there are 136.9 rainfall days, and 394mm (15.51") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Empoli, Italy. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow. In Empoli, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Empoli, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of December, in Empoli, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 16:49 CET.

Sunshine

In Empoli, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 9.4°C (48.9°F) and a low-temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 34°C (93.2°F).

In Empoli, Italy, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

In Empoli, Italy, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Empoli. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow.

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

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

On the first day of December in Empoli, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 16:49 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Empoli is 5.5h.

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

In Empoli, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Empoli, Italy

  • Average high temperature in December: 9.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Empoli, 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
Empoli, Italy

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Empoli, Italy

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Empoli, Italy

  • Average rainfall in December: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Empoli, Italy

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Empoli, 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
Empoli, Italy

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 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, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Empoli, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Empoli, Italy

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Empoli, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Empoli, Italy

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Empoli, 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).