December weather forecastSanta Sofia, Italy

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santa Sofia, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 3.6°C (38.5°F) and 8.9°C (48°F).

Temperature

A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a refreshing 13.6°C (56.5°F) in November to a chilly 8.9°C (48°F). Santa Sofia records an average nighttime low-temperature of 3.6°C (38.5°F) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Santa Sofia, during December, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.4 rainfall days, and 303mm (11.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout December, 8mm (0.31") of snow is accumulated. In Santa Sofia, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.4 days and aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset at 16:44 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In Santa Sofia, 8.9°C (48°F) is the average high-temperature and 3.6°C (38.5°F) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 33°C (91.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

In Santa Sofia, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Santa Sofia, Italy, during December, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of snow.

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

In Santa Sofia, the average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset at 16:44 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Sofia, Italy

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (18.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Santa Sofia, Italy

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Santa Sofia, Italy

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and October (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Santa Sofia, Italy

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Santa Sofia, Italy

  • Average rainfall in December: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (36mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Santa Sofia, Italy

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Santa Sofia, Italy

  • Average snowfall in December: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (20mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Santa Sofia, Italy

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Sofia, 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 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Sofia, Italy

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa Sofia, Italy

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Santa Sofia, Italy

  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Santa Sofia, Italy

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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