December weather forecast
Sorrento, Italy

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Weather in December

December in Sorrento offers a magical end to the year. With the arrival of winter, the weather turns considerably cooler, with a remarkable difference from November's temperatures. The city takes on a quieter, more tranquil character. While rainfall recedes to 66mm (2.6") from November's 145mm (5.71"), the anticipation of fresh beginnings in January is on the horizon. Amidst the mesmerizing landscapes and beautiful etched skies, December's weather endows Sorrento with a unique wintry charm.

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from an enjoyable 17.8°C (64°F) in November to a moderate 14°C (57.2°F). December nights witness a mild cool down to an average low of 11.5°C (52.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In December, in Sorrento, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sorrento, there are 147.3 rainfall days, and 721mm (28.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sorrento are February and December. The months with the most snowfall days are February and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

Sea temperature

In Sorrento, the average seawater temperature in December is 16.4°C (61.5°F).
Note: Most people do not find swimming enjoyable in water of 16.4°C (61.5°F). The task of controlling breathing becomes tougher as the temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sorrento, Italy.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 16:45 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Sorrento is 6.2h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Sorrento, Italy. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Sorrento in December?

December temperatures in Sorrento, Italy, vary between a high-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F) and a low-temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Sorrento?

The average relative humidity in December in Sorrento is 68%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sorrento?

In December, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Sorrento?

The months with the most snowfall days in Sorrento are February and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

When does it start snowing in Sorrento?

December is the first month it typically snows in Sorrento, Italy. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the sea water temperature in December in Sorrento?

In December, the average sea temperature is 16.4°C (61.5°F). For most, swimming in 16.4°C (61.5°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).

What is the month with the shortest days in Sorrento?

The month with the shortest days in Sorrento is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sorrento have in December?

The average day length in December in Sorrento, Italy, is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sorrento?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 16:45 CET.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sorrento?

In Sorrento, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sorrento?

The months with the lowest UV index in Sorrento are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sorrento?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sorrento, Italy, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sorrento, Italy

Average temperature in December - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average high temperature in December: 14°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (12.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (9.9°C).

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Average pressure in December
Sorrento, Italy

Average pressure in December - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average pressure in December: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Sorrento, Italy

Average wind speed in December - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Sorrento, Italy

Average humidity in December - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, April, May and November (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sorrento, Italy

Average rainfall in December - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average rainfall in December: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (145mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (10mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Sorrento, Italy

Average rainfall days in December - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall days in December
Sorrento, Italy

Average snowfall days in December - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Sorrento, Italy

Average sea temperature in December - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average sea temperature in December: 16.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.9°C).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sorrento, Italy

Average sunshine days in December - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sorrento, Italy

Average UV index in December - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sorrento, Italy

Average cloud cover in December - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in December
Sorrento, Italy

Average visibility in December - Sorrento, 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).

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