December weather forecast
Ventspils, Latvia

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ventspils, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 3.1°C (37.6°F) and min 0.6°C (33.1°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a frosty 6.5°C (43.7°F) in November to a wintry 3.1°C (37.6°F). In Ventspils, the average low-temperature is 0.6°C (33.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Ventspils, during 15.9 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171.4 rainfall days, and 565mm (22.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ventspils. In Ventspils, during December, snow falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.4 snowfall days, and 348mm (13.7") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Ventspils, Latvia, the average seawater temperature in December is 5.4°C (41.7°F).
Note: Swimming in 5.4°C (41.7°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 45min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 15:56. On the last day of December, in Ventspils, sunrise is at 09:14 and sunset at 15:58 EET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ventspils are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interpret into the following advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Ventspils?

In December, in Ventspils, the average high-temperature is 3.1°C (37.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 0.6°C (33.1°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Ventspils?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ventspils?

In December, in Ventspils, Latvia, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout December, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Ventspils?

In Ventspils, Latvia, during December, snow falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of snow.

What is the water temperature in December in Ventspils?

In December, the average sea temperature is 5.4°C (41.7°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ventspils?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 45min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ventspils have in December?

In December, the average day length in Ventspils is 6h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ventspils?

On the first day of December in Ventspils, Latvia, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 15:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:14 and sunset at 15:58 EET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ventspils?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Ventspils, Latvia, with an average of 1.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ventspils?

In Ventspils, Latvia, the average sunshine duration in December is 1.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ventspils?

The months with the lowest UV index in Ventspils, Latvia, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ventspils?

In Ventspils, Latvia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ventspils, Latvia

Average temperature in December - Ventspils, Latvia
  • Average high temperature in December: 3.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (0.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-2.1°C).

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Average pressure in December
Ventspils, Latvia

Average pressure in December - Ventspils, Latvia
  • Average pressure in December: 1009.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1009.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Ventspils, Latvia

Average wind speed in December - Ventspils, Latvia
  • Average wind speed in December: 25.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (25.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (16.9km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Ventspils, Latvia

Average humidity in December - Ventspils, Latvia
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, June and August (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ventspils, Latvia

Average rainfall in December - Ventspils, Latvia
  • Average rainfall in December: 53mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and October (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Ventspils, Latvia

Average rainfall days in December - Ventspils, Latvia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ventspils, Latvia

Average snowfall in December - Ventspils, Latvia
  • Average snowfall in December: 63mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (103mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Ventspils, Latvia

Average snowfall days in December - Ventspils, Latvia
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Ventspils, Latvia

Average sea temperature in December - Ventspils, Latvia
  • Average sea temperature in December: 5.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (1.2°C).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ventspils, Latvia
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 45min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 53min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 45min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ventspils, Latvia

Average sunshine days in December - Ventspils, Latvia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ventspils, Latvia

Average UV index in December - Ventspils, Latvia
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ventspils, Latvia

Average cloud cover in December - Ventspils, Latvia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 77).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Ventspils, Latvia

Average visibility in December - Ventspils, Latvia
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).

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