December weather forecastMaltepe, Turkey

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Maltepe, Turkey, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.4°C (43.5°F) and max 10.5°C (50.9°F).

Temperature

Maltepe's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a refreshing 15.9°C (60.6°F) in November to a fresh 10.5°C (50.9°F). Maltepe reports an average low temperature of 6.4°C (43.5°F) in December, a minor decrease from the day's highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Maltepe is 75%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 77mm (3.03") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Maltepe. Throughout December, in the average 2.6 snowfall days, it receives 45mm (1.77") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.7 snowfall days, and 205mm (8.07") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Maltepe, Turkey, in December, the average water temperature is 10.9°C (51.6°F).
Note: It is life-risking to swim in 10.9°C (51.6°F). Briefly staying in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 10°C (50°F) might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Maltepe, Turkey, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 17:45 +03.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Maltepe, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Maltepe. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

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

In Maltepe, in December, the average high-temperature is 10.5°C (50.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 6.4°C (43.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Maltepe is 75%.

The month with the most rainfall in Maltepe is December, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of precipitation.

In Maltepe, in December, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 77mm (3.03") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Maltepe. Throughout December, in the average 2.6 snowfall days, it receives 45mm (1.77") of snow.

In Maltepe, in December, the average water temperature is 10.9°C (51.6°F). Swimming in 10.9°C (51.6°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

The month with the shortest days in Maltepe, Turkey, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Maltepe, Turkey, is 9h and 17min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, in Maltepe, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 17:45 +03.

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Maltepe.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Maltepe is 4.7h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Maltepe 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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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

15.9°C

10.5°C

8.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.9km/h

16.1km/h

16.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

2.6

6.6

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.6

11.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Maltepe, Turkey

Average high temperature in December: 10.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (28.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 6.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Maltepe, Turkey

Average pressure in December: 1019.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1011.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Maltepe, Turkey

Average wind speed in December: 15.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Maltepe, Turkey

Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Maltepe, Turkey

Average rainfall in December: 77mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (77mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Maltepe, Turkey

Average rainfall days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Maltepe, Turkey

Average snowfall in December: 45mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (101mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Maltepe, Turkey

Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Maltepe, Turkey

Average sea temperature in December: 10.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (7.9°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Maltepe, Turkey

Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Maltepe, Turkey

Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Maltepe, Turkey

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
Maltepe, Turkey

Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Maltepe, Turkey

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).