December weather forecastDaugavpils, Latvia
December
Weather in December
December witnesses the onset of the winter season in full swing in Daugavpils. The weather turns quite chilly, and substantial snowfall could be expected. The average high temperatures drop to -0.8°C (30.6°F) and the snowfall drastically increases to 107mm (4.21"), thereby marking the transition to the peak of the winter season. The daylight hours decrease to the lowest in the year, with only 7.1 hours of daylight, and the UV index remains at its lowest. Consequently, December is typically associated with the chill of winter and decreased sunlight, setting the stage for the fresh start of a new year.Temperature
The advent of December brings a subtle shift in temperature, with the average high moving from an icy 4°C (39.2°F) in November to a freezing cold -0.8°C (30.6°F). Daugavpils navigates through December with a barely noticeable decrease in temperature at night, stabilizing at -3.9°C (25°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 92%.Rainfall
In Daugavpils, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. In Daugavpils, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.9 days and collects up to 442mm (17.4") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Daugavpils, in December, snow falls for 16.1 days, with typically accumulated 107mm (4.21") of snow. Throughout the year, in Daugavpils, there are 76 snowfall days, and 585mm (23.03") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Daugavpils is December, with an average of 7h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in Daugavpils, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 15:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 15:49 EET.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Daugavpils is 2.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Daugavpils, Latvia
- Average high temperature in December: -0.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.5°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -3.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-7.5°C).
Average pressure in December
Daugavpils, Latvia
- Average pressure in December: 1013.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.2mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Daugavpils, Latvia
- Average wind speed in December: 14.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.6km/h).
Average humidity in December
Daugavpils, Latvia
- Average humidity in December: 92%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Daugavpils, Latvia
- Average rainfall in December: 29mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Daugavpils, Latvia
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Daugavpils, Latvia
- Average snowfall in December: 107mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (171mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Daugavpils, Latvia
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Daugavpils, Latvia
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Daugavpils, Latvia
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Daugavpils, Latvia
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Daugavpils, Latvia
- Average cloud cover in December: 80
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Daugavpils, Latvia
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).
