December weather forecastPieta, Malta
December
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 (1.65") across 14.5 days, enforcing the winter feel in the air. The sea temperature plummets to 18.2°C (64.8°F), 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
December in Pieta witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's agreeable 20.4°C (68.7°F) to a refreshing 17.1°C (62.8°F). Pieta's average temperature throughout the nights in December exhibits a minor decrease from daytime highs, stabilizing at 15.9°C (60.6°F).Humidity
The least humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 69%.Rainfall
In Pieta, Malta, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation. In Pieta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.6 days and collects up to 347mm (13.66") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Pieta, in December, the average water temperature is 18.2°C (64.8°F).Note: Swimming in 18.2°C (64.8°F) is not pleasurable for most people. Breathing control grows increasingly challenging as the water temperature falls under 21°C (69.8°F).
Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Pieta is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:58 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. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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).
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).
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pieta, Malta
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 24min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
