December weather forecastReggio Calabria, Italy

December

Weather in December

In December, Reggio Calabria wields the winter season's pleasant coolness. The temperature drops to an annual low of 14.2°C (57.6°F). The city takes on an enchanting winterscape, the charm of which is well-embraced by visitors arriving for the holiday season. Markets buzzing with holiday cheer, beautifully decorated streets, and a city illuminated by festive lights - December presents Reggio Calabria in a distinctive light.

Temperature

December ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's refreshing 17.7°C (63.9°F) to a moderate 14.2°C (57.6°F). The temperature during December nights demonstrates a small drop from the daytime highs, settling to an average of 10.7°C (51.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Reggio Calabria, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. In Reggio Calabria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.3 days and collects up to 396mm (15.59") of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In Reggio Calabria, in December, the average water temperature is 17.1°C (62.8°F).
Note: The enjoyment of swimming decreases for most when the surface water temperature is 17.1°C (62.8°F). Breathing control becomes increasingly challenging as temperatures descend below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Reggio Calabria is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 16:37. On the last day of December, in Reggio Calabria, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Reggio Calabria, is 14.2°C (57.6°F), while the average low-temperature is 10.7°C (51.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 32°C (89.6°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

In Reggio Calabria, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Reggio Calabria, snow does not fall in February through December.

In Reggio Calabria, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

In December, the average sea temperature is 17.1°C (62.8°F). For most, swimming in 17.1°C (62.8°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).

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

In Reggio Calabria, Italy, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 16:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

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December

Jan

Average high temperature

17.7°C

14.2°C

12.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.6km/h

16.8km/h

17km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.1

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.7

13.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Reggio Calabria, Italy

Average high temperature in December: 14.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.7°C).

Average low temperature in December: 10.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (8.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Reggio Calabria, Italy

Average pressure in December: 1018.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Reggio Calabria, Italy

Average wind speed in December: 15.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Reggio Calabria, Italy

Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Reggio Calabria, Italy

Average rainfall in December: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (58mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (10mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Reggio Calabria, Italy

Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Reggio Calabria, Italy

Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4mm).
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
Reggio Calabria, Italy

Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

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

Average sea temperature in December
Reggio Calabria, Italy

Average sea temperature in December: 17.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.4°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Reggio Calabria, Italy

Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Reggio Calabria, Italy

Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Reggio Calabria, Italy

Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Reggio Calabria, Italy

Average cloud cover in December: 27

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

Average visibility in December
Reggio Calabria, 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).