December weather forecastDrochia, Moldova

December

Weather in December

December in Drochia brings in the icy winds of winter, witnessing a further dip in temperature. Heavier snowfall returns, reaching a depth of 83mm (3.27"), transforming the city into a winter wonderland. The limited daylight hours, achieving only 8.5 hours, enhances the winter feeling. The atmospheric pressure remains stable, facilitating a predictable weather pattern. Overall, it is a month for warm clothing, with long nights perfect for hot chocolate by the fire.

Temperature

December brings a drop in Drochia's average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 8.7°C (47.7°F) in November to a wintry 1.6°C (34.9°F). Drochia, during the December nights, maintains an average temperature of -3°C (26.6°F), closely aligned with its daytime readings.

Humidity

In Drochia, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Drochia, there are 102.3 rainfall days, and 265mm (10.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Drochia. Snow falls for 7.6 days and accumulates 83mm (3.27") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Drochia is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 16:17. On the last day of December, in Drochia, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:24 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In Drochia, 1.6°C (34.9°F) is the average high-temperature and -3°C (26.6°F) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

In Drochia, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

In Drochia, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Drochia. Snow falls for 7.6 days and accumulates 83mm (3.27") of snow.

In Drochia, Moldova, during December, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 83mm (3.27") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Drochia, Moldova, is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Drochia is 8h and 26min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 16:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:24 EET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Drochia, Moldova, is 4.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Drochia, Moldova, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Drochia is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Drochia, Moldova

  • Average high temperature in December: 1.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (16°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Drochia, Moldova

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1020.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Drochia, Moldova

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Drochia, Moldova

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Drochia, Moldova

  • Average rainfall in December: 20mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (12mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Drochia, Moldova

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Drochia, Moldova

  • Average snowfall in December: 83mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (83mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Drochia, Moldova

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Drochia, Moldova

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Drochia, Moldova

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Drochia, Moldova

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Drochia, Moldova

  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Drochia, Moldova

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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