December weather forecastMassa, Italy

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Massa, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.4°C (41.7°F) and 9.7°C (49.5°F).

Temperature

December's arrival subtly correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a refreshing 13.3°C (55.9°F) in November to a chilly 9.7°C (49.5°F). Massa's nighttime temperatures in December settle close to daytime highs at an average of 5.4°C (41.7°F).

Humidity

In Massa, Italy, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Massa, in December, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 85mm (3.35") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Massa, Italy, there are 162.8 rainfall days, and 776mm (30.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall 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 7mm (0.28") of snow. In Massa, Italy, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.5 days and aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Massa is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Massa, Italy, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 16:51 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Massa, Italy, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Massa, 9.7°C (49.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 5.4°C (41.7°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Massa is 76%.

In December, in Massa, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout December, 85mm (3.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Massa. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of snow.

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

In Massa, Italy, the average day length in December is 8h and 57min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 16:51 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Massa, Italy, is 5.7h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Massa is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Massa, Italy

  • Average high temperature in December: 9.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4°C).

Average pressure in December
Massa, 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 (1013.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Massa, Italy

  • Average wind speed in December: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Massa, Italy

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Massa, Italy

  • Average rainfall in December: 85mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (133mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Massa, Italy

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Massa, Italy

  • Average snowfall in December: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Massa, Italy

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 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
Massa, 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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Massa, Italy

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Massa, Italy

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Massa, Italy

  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Massa, Italy

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (9km).