December weather forecastChisinau, Moldova
December
Weather in December
In Chisinau, December means winter has emerged in full force after the cool November. Snow begins to fall again, amounting to 60mm (2.36") over the month. The first snowfall of the season imbues the city with a festive atmosphere, beautifully complementing the holiday season. To stay warm, residents layer up and bring out their coziest winter attire. The arrival of December concludes the year with a blend of chilly weather and festive cheer in Chisinau.Temperature
In Chisinau, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's chilly 9.3°C (48.7°F) to an icy 3°C (37.4°F). An average low-temperature of -2.2°C (28°F) is observed during the December nights.Humidity
In Chisinau, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is accumulated. In Chisinau, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98.6 days and collects up to 283mm (11.14") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Chisinau, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 60mm (2.36") of snow. In Chisinau, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.8 days and aggregates up to 230mm (9.06") of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December in Chisinau, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 16:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 16:25 EET.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Chisinau, Moldova
- Average high temperature in December: 3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -2.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (16.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Chisinau, Moldova
- Average pressure in December: 1019.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.8mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Chisinau, Moldova
- Average wind speed in December: 13.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11km/h).
Average humidity in December
Chisinau, Moldova
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).
Average rainfall in December
Chisinau, Moldova
- Average rainfall in December: 17mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (10mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Chisinau, Moldova
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Chisinau, Moldova
- Average snowfall in December: 60mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (91mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Chisinau, Moldova
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chisinau, Moldova
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Chisinau, Moldova
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (25 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Chisinau, 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
Chisinau, Moldova
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in December
Chisinau, 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).
