December weather forecastBăbiu, Romania

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Băbiu, Romania, with an average temperature ranging between max 2.6°C (36.7°F) and min -2.2°C (28°F).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a frosty 9.9°C (49.8°F) in November to a cold 2.6°C (36.7°F). Băbiu records a slight downturn in temperature to an average of -2.2°C (28°F) during December nights.

Humidity

In Băbiu, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Băbiu, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.4 rainfall days, and 506mm (19.92") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Băbiu, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 127mm (5") of snow. In Băbiu, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 477mm (18.78") of snow.

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 07:52 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of December, in Băbiu, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:48 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 2.6°C (36.7°F) and a low-temperature of -2.2°C (28°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Băbiu, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 127mm (5") of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 8h and 36min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:48 EET.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

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

In Băbiu, Romania, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Băbiu, Romania

  • Average high temperature in December: 2.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Băbiu, Romania

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Băbiu, Romania

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Băbiu, Romania

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Băbiu, Romania

  • Average rainfall in December: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Băbiu, Romania

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Băbiu, Romania

  • Average snowfall in December: 127mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (173mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Băbiu, Romania

  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 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
Băbiu, Romania

  • 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Băbiu, Romania

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Băbiu, Romania

  • 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Băbiu, Romania

  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Băbiu, Romania

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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