December weather forecastStraupe, Latvia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Straupe, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between -3.6°C (25.5°F) and -0.3°C (31.5°F).

Temperature

The onset of December aligns with a soft reduction in the average high-temperature, gently falling from a wintry 3.8°C (38.8°F) in November to a subzero cold -0.3°C (31.5°F). The nights of December are characterized by an average low-temperature of -3.6°C (25.5°F), subtly descending from daytime highs.

Humidity

In Straupe, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

Rainfall

In Straupe, Latvia, during December, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.2 rainfall days, and 523mm (20.59") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Straupe, in December, snow falls for 19.5 days, with typically accumulated 149mm (5.87") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 89.5 snowfall days, and 803mm (31.61") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 15:42. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 09:00 and sunset at 15:46 EET.

Sunshine

With an average of 1.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Straupe, is -0.3°C (31.5°F) and the average low-temperature is -3.6°C (25.5°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Straupe is 92%.

In Straupe, Latvia, in December, during 9.9 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Straupe, in December, during 19.5 snowfall days, 149mm (5.87") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 6h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 6h and 46min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 15:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:00 and sunset at 15:46 EET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1.7h of sunshine.

In Straupe, the average sunshine duration in December is 1.7h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Straupe, Latvia

  • Average high temperature in December: -0.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -3.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-7.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Straupe, Latvia

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1015.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Straupe, Latvia

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Straupe, Latvia

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Straupe, Latvia

  • Average rainfall in December: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Straupe, Latvia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Straupe, Latvia

  • Average snowfall in December: 149mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (198mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Straupe, Latvia

  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Straupe, Latvia

  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Straupe, Latvia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (12.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Straupe, 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
Straupe, Latvia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 82

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 82).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and July (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Straupe, Latvia

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July and August (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (6km).