December weather forecastCantemir, Moldova

December

Weather in December

Returning to the cold, December in Cantemir introduces the year's final chapter. The weather reverts to snowy conditions, indicating the first snowfall since May. With the temperature dropping and the onset of 51mm (2.01") of snowfall, the city formally welcomes winter. Despite the decreasing temperature and daylight hours, the holiday spirit keeps the city warm and lively.

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a cool 10.1°C (50.2°F) in November to an icy 3.1°C (37.6°F). Cantemir's average low-temperature is measured at a freezing cold -2°C (28.4°F) during December.

Humidity

In Cantemir, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Cantemir, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cantemir, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.6 days and collects up to 298mm (11.73") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cantemir are January through April, November and December. In Cantemir, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of snow. In Cantemir, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.8 days and aggregates up to 215mm (8.46") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Cantemir, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 16:22. On the last day of December, in Cantemir, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 16:30 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Cantemir is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Cantemir. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Cantemir during December are 3.1°C (37.6°F) and -2°C (28.4°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Cantemir is 81%.

In Cantemir, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

In Cantemir, in December, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 51mm (2.01") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Cantemir, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

In Cantemir, the average day length in December is 8h and 41min.

On the first day of December in Cantemir, Moldova, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 16:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 16:30 EET.

In Cantemir, Moldova, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Cantemir.

In Cantemir, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cantemir, Moldova

  • Average high temperature in December: 3.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (17.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Cantemir, Moldova

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1019.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Cantemir, Moldova

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (15.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Cantemir, Moldova

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Cantemir, Moldova

  • Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Cantemir, Moldova

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cantemir, Moldova

  • Average snowfall in December: 51mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (81mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Cantemir, Moldova

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cantemir, Moldova

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cantemir, Moldova

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Cantemir, Moldova

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Cantemir, Moldova

  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Cantemir, Moldova

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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