December weather forecastCostești, Moldova

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Costești, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min -2.2°C (28°F) and max 3°C (37.4°F).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F) to a wintry 3°C (37.4°F). Costești temperatures generally rest at a low of -2.2°C (28°F) during the December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout December, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 108.8 rainfall days, and 302mm (11.89") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Costești. In Costești, in December, during 5.6 snowfall days, 58mm (2.28") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.8 snowfall days, and 228mm (8.98") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 16:18. On the last day of December, in Costești, Moldova, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 16:26 EET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Costești is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Costești. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Costești, is 3°C (37.4°F) and the average low-temperature is -2.2°C (28°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 30°C (86°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

In Costești, Moldova, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation.

In December, in Costești, Moldova, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 58mm (2.28") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 37min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 16:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 16:26 EET.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Costești, Moldova, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Costești, Moldova

  • Average high temperature in December: 3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Costești, Moldova

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1020mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Costești, 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
Costești, Moldova

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

Average rainfall in December
Costești, Moldova

  • Average rainfall in December: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (12mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Costești, Moldova

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Costești, Moldova

  • Average snowfall in December: 58mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (71mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Costești, Moldova

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 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 and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Costești, 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 36min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Costești, Moldova

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Costești, 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
Costești, Moldova

  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Costești, Moldova

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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