December weather forecast
Syracuse, Italy

December sees Syracuse returning to winter-like conditions with further drops in temperature and increase in precipitation. With average high and low temperatures between 9°C (48.2°F) and 16.3°C (61.3°F) and substantial rainfall tallied at 78mm (3.07"), winter is decidedly here. Despite the chill in the air and sporadic rain showers, Syracuse retains its charm with the city adorned in festive decorations. The sea temperature provides a stark contrast, plummeting to a chilly 17.3°C (63.1°F). It’s a time of year to cozy up indoors, savoring a warm cup of coffee while enjoying the winter ambiance in Syracuse.

Temperature

December in Syracuse implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's 19.6°C (67.3°F) to a still refreshing 16.3°C (61.3°F). Syracuse's average low-temperature during December nights is observed to be a chilly 9°C (48.2°F).

Rainfall

In Syracuse, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 78mm (3.07") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Syracuse, during the entire year, the rain falls for 60 days and collects up to 526mm (20.71") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 17.3°C (63.1°F).
Note: Swimming in 17.3°C (63.1°F) is not a pleasurable activity for the majority of people. Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Syracuse is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 16:51 CET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.