December weather forecast
Iași, Romania

December welcomes the official start of winter in Iași, Romania, with colder temperatures than in November. Notable levels of snowfall, reaching 63mm (2.48"), create a festive atmosphere right on time for the Christmas celebration. Short daylight hours and limited sunshine of 1.8 hours per day contribute to the wintry feel. Despite the cold, the city gets adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations. As the year ends, Iași transforms into an enchanting winter wonderland enveloped in white snow.

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a chilly 8.4°C (47.1°F) in November to a cold 2.7°C (36.9°F). In December, Iași encounters an average low-temperature of -3.4°C (25.9°F) during the night.

Rainfall

In December, in Iași, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated. In Iași, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80 days and collects up to 589mm (23.19") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Iași are January through April, October through December. During December, Iași regularly aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of snow. In Iași, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 618mm (24.33").

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Iași, Romania.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 16:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 16:29 EET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Iași, with an average of 1.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.