December weather forecastŠtrbské Pleso, Slovakia

December

Weather in December

Arriving after November, December claims its status as a full-blown winter month in Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia. The city, gilded with 587mm (23.11") of snowfall, turns into a fairy-tale winter wonderland. January’s chilly greeting awaits, ready to welcome in a new year. December pulses with festive energy, candlelit homes and streets awash with soft white light. The scent of mulled wine meandering through the crisp cold air adds to the city's intensely seasonal charm.

Temperature

Štrbské Pleso observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's icy 5.9°C (42.6°F) to a still wintry 0°C (32°F). During the month of December, Štrbské Pleso anticipates a mean low-temperature of -6.1°C (21°F).

Humidity

In Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In Štrbské Pleso, in December, during 5.9 rainfall days, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Štrbské Pleso, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.2 days and collects up to 789mm (31.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through July, September through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 20.5 days and accumulates 587mm (23.11") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 15:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 15:51 CET.

Sunshine

In Štrbské Pleso, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

January, February, November 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 average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Štrbské Pleso, is 0°C (32°F) and the average low-temperature is -6.1°C (21°F).

In Štrbské Pleso, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

In Štrbské Pleso, during December, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 20.5 days and accumulates 587mm (23.11") of snow.

In Štrbské Pleso, in December, snow falls for 20.5 days, with typically accumulated 587mm (23.11") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 8h and 18min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 15:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 15:51 CET.

In Štrbské Pleso, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia

  • Average high temperature in December: 0°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -6.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-7.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia

  • Average rainfall in December: 74mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (128mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (39mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia

  • Average snowfall in December: 587mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (587mm).
The month with the least snowfall is August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia

  • Average snowfall days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).