December weather forecastRapallo, Italy

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Rapallo, Italy, with temperature in the range of an average low of 6.5°C (43.7°F) and an average high of 9.8°C (49.6°F).

Temperature

December reveals a small adjustment in temperature, transitioning from an average high of a mild 13°C (55.4°F) in November to a frosty 9.8°C (49.6°F). Rapallo documents a consistent average low-temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F) at night during December.

Humidity

In Rapallo, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Rapallo, Italy, in December, during 12.4 rainfall days, 67mm (2.64") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rapallo, there are 173.2 rainfall days, and 776mm (30.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rapallo are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow. In Rapallo, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.3 days and aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 15.3°C (59.5°F).
Note: Most people do not find swimming enjoyable in water of 15.3°C (59.5°F). The task of controlling breathing becomes tougher as the temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Rapallo, Italy, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of December, in Rapallo, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:53 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Rapallo is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. 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. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Jan 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Rapallo in December has an average high-temperature of 9.8°C (49.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F).

In Rapallo, Italy, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In Rapallo, in December, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 67mm (2.64") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow.

In Rapallo, the average seawater temperature in December is 15.3°C (59.5°F). For most, swimming in 15.3°C (59.5°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

The month with the shortest days in Rapallo is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Rapallo is 8h and 55min.

On the first day of December in Rapallo, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:53 CET.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Rapallo, Italy, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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8.3°C

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Average wind speed

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12.1km/h

12.3km/h

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Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

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0.2

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Rapallo, Italy

Average high temperature in December: 9.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 6.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Rapallo, Italy

Average pressure in December: 1018.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and July (1013.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rapallo, Italy

Average wind speed in December: 11km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rapallo, Italy

Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Rapallo, Italy

Average rainfall in December: 67mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (118mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (43mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rapallo, Italy

Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rapallo, Italy

Average snowfall in December: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Rapallo, Italy

Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Rapallo, Italy

Average sea temperature in December: 15.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (24.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rapallo, Italy

Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Rapallo, Italy

Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Rapallo, Italy

Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Rapallo, Italy

Average visibility in December: 10km

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