December weather forecastOptăşani, Romania

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Optăşani, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.6°C (40.3°F) and min -1.2°C (29.8°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's cool 10.5°C (50.9°F) to a cold 4.6°C (40.3°F). In Optăşani, December is marked by an average low-temperature of -1.2°C (29.8°F).

Humidity

In Optăşani, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Optăşani, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 128.4 rainfall days, and 446mm (17.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Optăşani, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 55mm (2.17") of snow is accumulated. In Optăşani, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.8 days and aggregates up to 366mm (14.41") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Optăşani.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of December, in Optăşani, Romania, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 16:51 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Optăşani is 5.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Optăşani. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Optăşani, records 4.6°C (40.3°F), while the low-temperature is -1.2°C (29.8°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

In Optăşani, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation.

In Optăşani, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 55mm (2.17") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Optăşani, Romania, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Optăşani, Romania, is 8h and 52min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 16:51 EET.

In Optăşani, Romania, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (17°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Optăşani, Romania

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Optăşani, Romania

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (7.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Optăşani, Romania

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Optăşani, Romania

  • Average rainfall in December: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (71mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Optăşani, Romania

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Optăşani, Romania

  • Average snowfall in December: 55mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (124mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Optăşani, Romania

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Optăşani, Romania

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Optăşani, Romania

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Optăşani, Romania

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Optăşani, Romania

  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Optăşani, Romania

  • 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).