December weather forecastRăchitosu, Romania

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Răchitosu, Romania, with an average temperature fluctuating between -1.5°C (29.3°F) and 4.3°C (39.7°F).

Temperature

Răchitosu's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cool 10.7°C (51.3°F) in November to an icy 4.3°C (39.7°F). An average low-temperature of -1.5°C (29.3°F) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

In Răchitosu, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Răchitosu, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Răchitosu, Romania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.9 days and collects up to 275mm (10.83") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Răchitosu are January through April, November and December. In Răchitosu, in December, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 42mm (1.65") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.2 snowfall days, and 179mm (7.05") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:36 EET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Răchitosu are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Răchitosu, is 4.3°C (39.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to -1.5°C (29.3°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Răchitosu is 77%.

In Răchitosu, Romania, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.

In December, in Răchitosu, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 42mm (1.65") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length in Răchitosu, Romania, is 8h and 44min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:36 EET.

In Răchitosu, Romania, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

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

In Răchitosu, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Răchitosu, Romania

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (17.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Răchitosu, Romania

  • Average pressure in December: 1020mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Răchitosu, Romania

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (10.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Răchitosu, Romania

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Răchitosu, Romania

  • Average rainfall in December: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (39mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Răchitosu, Romania

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Răchitosu, Romania

  • Average snowfall in December: 42mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (60mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Răchitosu, Romania

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 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
Răchitosu, Romania

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Răchitosu, Romania

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (16.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Răchitosu, 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
Răchitosu, Romania

  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Răchitosu, Romania

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).