December weather forecastSofia, Moldova
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Sofia, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 1.6°C (34.9°F) and an average low of -3°C (26.6°F).Temperature
The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 8.7°C (47.7°F) in November to a wintry 1.6°C (34.9°F). Sofia's nighttime average temperature in December subtly descends to a subzero cold -3°C (26.6°F) from the daily highs.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Sofia is 85%.Rainfall
In Sofia, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 102.4 rainfall days, and 271mm (10.67") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.6 days and accumulates 83mm (3.27") of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Sofia, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 16:19. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:27 EET.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sofia, 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
Sofia, 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
Sofia, 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
Sofia, 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
Sofia, 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
Sofia, 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
Sofia, 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
Sofia, 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
Sofia, 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 6min
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
Sofia, 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
Sofia, 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
Sofia, 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
Sofia, 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).
