December weather forecast
Florence, Italy

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A golden appearance of the city of Florence, Italy, at sunset
A golden appearance of the city of Florence, Italy, at sunset

Weather in December

December, the last month of the year, brings a wintry chill to Florence. As the year winds down, daylight hours recede considerably, and more frequent rain showers are experienced across the city. In December, the temperature can cool down to a low around 2.6°C. However, the weather does not deter tourists who wish to experience a Florentine Christmas, complete with holiday markets, festive cuisine, and ornate decorations.

Temperature

December in Florence witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's mild 14.7°C to a fresh 11.1°C. In Florence, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a wintry 2.6°C.

Rainfall

In Florence, in December, during 8.3 rainfall days, 81mm of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Florence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.2 days and collects up to 873mm of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of December, in Florence, Italy, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

Sunshine

January, November and December, with an average of 3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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FAQ

What is the average December temperature in Florence?

In Florence, 11.1°C is the average high-temperature and 2.6°C is the average low-temperature during December.

How much does it rain in Florence in December?

In Florence, Italy, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 81mm of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Florence?

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

How many hours of daylight does Florence have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Florence?

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 Florence, Italy, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Florence?

January, November and December, with an average of 3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Florence.

How many hours of sunshine does Florence have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Florence is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Florence?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Florence, Italy.

How high is the UV index in December in Florence?

In Florence, Italy, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Florence, Italy

Average temperature in December - Florence, Italy
  • Average high temperature in December: 11.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (17.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2°C).

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Average rainfall in December
Florence, Italy

Average rainfall in December - Florence, Italy
  • Average rainfall in December: 81.3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (113.6mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (36.7mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Florence, Italy

Average rainfall days in December - Florence, Italy
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (9.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.5 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Florence, 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: 3h

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 3h).

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Average UV index in December
Florence, Italy

Average UV index in December - Florence, Italy
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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