December weather forecast
Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santa Margherita Ligure, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.5°C (43.7°F) and max 9.8°C (49.6°F).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's mild 13°C (55.4°F) to a chilly 9.8°C (49.6°F). Throughout December, a modest shift from daytime highs is anticipated, with an average low-temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F).

Humidity

In Santa Margherita Ligure, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Santa Margherita Ligure, in December, during 12.4 rainfall days, 67mm (2.64") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Santa Margherita Ligure, there are 173.6 rainfall days, and 780mm (30.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Santa Margherita Ligure 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 Santa Margherita Ligure, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.3 days and aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy, the average seawater temperature in December is 15.3°C (59.5°F).
Note: Swimming in 15.3°C (59.5°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Santa Margherita Ligure, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

In Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?
In Santa Margherita Ligure, in December, the average high-temperature is 9.8°C (49.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 6.5°C (43.7°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Santa Margherita Ligure, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.
How much does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 67mm (2.64") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it start snowing?
December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow.
How cold is the water in December?
In Santa Margherita Ligure, in December, the average water temperature is 15.3°C (59.5°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In December, the average day length is 8h and 55min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, 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.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In Santa Margherita Ligure, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.
What is the UV index reading in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Average temperature in December
Santa Margherita Ligure, 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 - Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Average pressure in December
Santa Margherita Ligure, 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 - Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Average wind speed in December
Santa Margherita Ligure, 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 - Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Average humidity in December
Santa Margherita Ligure, 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 - Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Average rainfall in December
Santa Margherita Ligure, 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 (47mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Average rainfall days in December
Santa Margherita Ligure, 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 - Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Average snowfall in December
Santa Margherita Ligure, 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 - Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Average snowfall days in December
Santa Margherita Ligure, 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 - Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Average sea temperature in December
Santa Margherita Ligure, 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 - Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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 3min

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 - Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Average sunshine days in December
Santa Margherita Ligure, 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 - Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Average UV index in December
Santa Margherita Ligure, 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 - Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Average cloud cover in December
Santa Margherita Ligure, 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 - Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Average visibility in December
Santa Margherita Ligure, 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).

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