December weather forecastModica, Italy

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Modica, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 9°C (48.2°F) and 14.8°C (58.6°F).

Temperature

December's arrival subtly correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a comfortable 18.5°C (65.3°F) in November to a mild 14.8°C (58.6°F). Modica anticipates an average minimum temperature of 9°C (48.2°F) in the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Modica, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. In Modica, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124 days and collects up to 458mm (18.03") of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Modica, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 16:54 CET.

Sunshine

In Modica, the average sunshine in December is 6.7h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Modica experiences an average high-temperature of 14.8°C (58.6°F) and a low-temperature of 9°C (48.2°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 34°C (93.2°F).

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

In December, in Modica, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Modica, Italy, snow does not fall in March through December.

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

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Modica, Italy, the average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

On the first day of December in Modica, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 16:54 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Modica is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Modica, Italy

  • Average high temperature in December: 14.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (31.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (7.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Modica, Italy

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1014mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Modica, Italy

  • Average wind speed in December: 15.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Modica, Italy

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Modica, Italy

  • Average rainfall in December: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (91mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Modica, Italy

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Modica, Italy

  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Modica, Italy

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Modica, Italy

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Modica, Italy

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Modica, Italy

  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Modica, 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).