December weather forecastTulcea, Romania

December

Weather in December

Completing the cycle, December introduces Tulcea to the heart of winter, with low temperatures and high precipitation. The first traces of snowfall re-emerge, accumulating up to 31mm (1.22"), and dressing the city in a blanket of white. The sunrays struggle to penetrate the cloudy skies, offering only 5.2 hours of sunshine, marking the onset of the Winter Solstice. Frequent snowfall and gusty winds characterize December, solidifying the city's charm under a winter spell. Despite the chilly climate, the beauty of Tulcea in winter remains an enchantment.

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F) to an icy 5.3°C (41.5°F). Nighttime temperatures during December report a consistent average of 0.5°C (32.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Tulcea is 78%.

Rainfall

In Tulcea, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. In Tulcea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.3 days and collects up to 251mm (9.88") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Tulcea, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of snow. Throughout the year, in Tulcea, there are 13.1 snowfall days, and 108mm (4.25") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Tulcea, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of December, in Tulcea, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 16:32 EET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Tulcea, Romania, is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Tulcea, 5.3°C (41.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 0.5°C (32.9°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 32°C (89.6°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Tulcea, Romania, is 78%.

In Tulcea, Romania, in December, during 8.1 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Tulcea, Romania, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 31mm (1.22") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Tulcea, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

In Tulcea, Romania, the average day length in December is 8h and 49min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 16:32 EET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Tulcea is 5.2h.

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

In Tulcea, Romania, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

11.5°C

5.3°C

2.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.9km/h

16.2km/h

16.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.7

20.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Tulcea, Romania

Average high temperature in December: 5.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.4°C).

Average low temperature in December: 0.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (19.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Tulcea, Romania

Average pressure in December: 1019.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1019.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Tulcea, Romania

Average wind speed in December: 15.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Tulcea, Romania

Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Tulcea, Romania

Average rainfall in December: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (29mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (10mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Tulcea, Romania

Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tulcea, Romania

Average snowfall in December: 31mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (34mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Tulcea, Romania

Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tulcea, Romania

Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16 days).

Average UV index in December
Tulcea, Romania

Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Tulcea, Romania

Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Tulcea, Romania

Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (9km).