December weather forecast
Craiova, Romania

Craiova welcomes December with frosty mornings, snowy landscapes, and Christmas preparations. The city gets adorned with twinkling lights, and warming fires become a common sight. It's the time when snowfall reaches its peak, blanketing the city in a picturesque winter wonderland. Short days and long, cold nights dominate December's weather pattern. As the year closes, the frosty weather continues well into January, bringing the climate full circle.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Craiova corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's frosty 9.6°C (49.3°F) to an icy 3.5°C (38.3°F). During the nights in December, the temperature in Craiova averages to a freezing cold -2.5°C (27.5°F).

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. In Craiova, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81 days and collects up to 582mm (22.91") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. Throughout December, in Craiova, 102mm (4.02") of snow is accumulated. In Craiova, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 551mm (21.69").

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Craiova, Romania.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:40 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of December, in Craiova, Romania, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 16:55 EET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Craiova.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.