December weather forecastKlaipėda, Lithuania

Weather in December

December in Klaipėda signifies the advent of freezing winter. The temperatures continue to go down, averaging between -2.5°C (27.5°F) to 2.3°C (36.1°F), offering a bold contrast to the transitional weather conditions of November. Despite the chill, the city is animated with festive spirit celebrating the holiday season. The drastic reduction in daylight hours is compensated by soft winter sunlight that cast a warm glow over the city. With the winter in full swing, the city ends the year in a typical Lithuanian winter fashion, biting cold, and brushed with snow.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Klaipėda correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's chilly 6.2°C (43.2°F) to a cold 2.3°C (36.1°F). Klaipėda registers a steady nighttime temperature averaging a freezing cold -2.5°C (27.5°F) throughout December.

Rainfall

In Klaipėda, during December, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 183 rainfall days, and 735mm (28.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Klaipėda, Lithuania, the average seawater temperature in December is 5.8°C (42.4°F).
Note: One needs to be cautious in 5.8°C (42.4°F) waters. 13°C (55.4°F) is already forbidding, but sub-10°C (14°F) can seriously disrupt your breathing and lead to a frigid shock, considering one's well-being.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Klaipėda.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 16:08. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 09:04 and sunset at 16:12 EET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Klaipėda, with an average of 0.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Klaipėda are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 0 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.