December weather forecast
Pieta, Malta

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Weather in December

Concluding the year, December brings winter to Pieta, characterized by lower temperatures and shorter, darker days. Rainfall patterns reflect those of the past month, amounting to 42mm across 14.5 days, enforcing the winter feel in the air. The sea temperature plummets to 18.2°C, marking an end to the warmer beach season. An increase in pressure levels manifests, likely connected to the dropping temperatures. As the year closes, the city braces itself for the colder weeks ahead in the new year.

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's pleasant 20.4°C to a comfortable 17.1°C. An average temperature of 15.9°C is logged during the nights of December in Pieta, a small step down from daytime highs.

Humidity

The least humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In Pieta, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 42mm of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.6 rainfall days, and 347mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Pieta, in December, the average water temperature is 18.2°C.
Note: For swimming, a surface water temperature of 18.2°C is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Pieta, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Pieta, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CET.

Sunshine

In Pieta, the average sunshine in December is 6.4h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Pieta. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during December leads to these instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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FAQ

What is the average December temperature in Pieta?

Pieta in December has an average high-temperature of 17.1°C and an average low-temperature of 15.9°C. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 30°C.

What is the least humid month in Pieta?

December is the least humid month in Pieta, Malta, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

What is the average humidity in December in Pieta?

The average relative humidity in December is 69%.

How many days does it rain in December in Pieta?

In Pieta, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm of precipitation.

How cold is the water in December in Pieta?

In December, the average sea temperature is 18.2°C. For swimming, a surface water temperature of 18.2°C is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pieta?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pieta, Malta.

What is the average length of the day in December in Pieta?

The average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Pieta?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CET.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pieta?

The average sunshine duration in December in Pieta, Malta, is 6.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Pieta?

The months with the lowest UV index in Pieta are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

How high is the UV index in December in Pieta?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Pieta is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pieta, Malta

Average temperature in December - Pieta, Malta
  • Average high temperature in December: 17.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (14.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (26.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (13.5°C).

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Average pressure in December
Pieta, Malta

Average pressure in December - Pieta, Malta
  • Average pressure in December: 1019.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Pieta, Malta

Average wind speed in December - Pieta, Malta
  • Average wind speed in December: 27.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (27.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13.2km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Pieta, Malta

Average humidity in December - Pieta, Malta
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pieta, Malta

Average rainfall in December - Pieta, Malta
  • Average rainfall in December: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Pieta, Malta

Average rainfall days in December - Pieta, Malta
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.9 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Pieta, Malta

Average sea temperature in December - Pieta, Malta
  • Average sea temperature in December: 18.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (15.3°C).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pieta, Malta

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pieta, Malta
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pieta, Malta

Average sunshine days in December - Pieta, Malta
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (12 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pieta, Malta

Average UV index in December - Pieta, Malta
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Pieta, Malta

Average cloud cover in December - Pieta, Malta
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in December
Pieta, Malta

Average visibility in December - Pieta, Malta
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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