December weather forecastLecce, Italy

December

Weather in December

As Lecce welcomes December, the temperatures continue to fall. Rainfall decreases to 40mm (1.57"), however, the city prepares for a possible light snowfall, a unique feature of this winter month. The temperatures are lower and with less rainfall compared to November, adding a distinctly festive flavor to the city's weather. The city wrapped in winter's embrace, adorned with festive lights and decorations, offers a novel perspective of its architectural richness. Despite the colder temperatures and reduced daylight, Lecce's enchanting ambiance remains unchanged, making December a magical time to visit.

Temperature

December in Lecce brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a refreshing 18.3°C (64.9°F) in November to a mild 14.6°C (58.3°F). Lecce's average temperature during the nights of December is recorded at a cool 11.5°C (52.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Lecce is 71%.

Rainfall

In December, in Lecce, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lecce, there are 125.1 rainfall days, and 486mm (19.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lecce.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 16:21. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 16:30 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Lecce. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during December leads to these advisories:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Lecce, 14.6°C (58.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 11.5°C (52.7°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Lecce is 71%.

In Lecce, in December, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation.

In Lecce, Italy, snow does not fall in February through December.

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

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lecce, Italy.

In Lecce, the average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

On the first day of December in Lecce, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 16:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 16:30 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Lecce is 6.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lecce, Italy, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lecce, Italy

  • Average high temperature in December: 14.6°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 (13.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Lecce, Italy

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Lecce, Italy

  • Average wind speed in December: 21.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (23.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Lecce, Italy

  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Lecce, Italy

  • Average rainfall in December: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (107mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (4mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Lecce, Italy

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lecce, 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
Lecce, Italy

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Lecce, Italy

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lecce, Italy

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Lecce, Italy

  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Lecce, Italy

  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Lecce, 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).