December weather forecastRize, Turkey
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Rize, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 12.9°C (55.2°F) and an average low of 5.4°C (41.7°F).Temperature
The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a comfortable 16.3°C (61.3°F) in November to a fresh 12.9°C (55.2°F). Throughout the December nights, Rize encounters a low-temperature of 5.4°C (41.7°F).Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout December, 244mm (9.61") of precipitation is accumulated. In Rize, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.4 days and collects up to 2236mm (88.03") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In December, the average sea temperature is 12.3°C (54.1°F).Note: It is life-risking to swim in 12.3°C (54.1°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
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 16:59 +03.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1.9h of sunshine.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Rize, Turkey
- Average high temperature in December: 12.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (10.6°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 5.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.4°C).
Average rainfall in December
Rize, Turkey
- Average rainfall in December: 244mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (288.7mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (97.4mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Rize, Turkey
- Average rainfall days in December: 15.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (14.1 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Rize, Turkey
- Average sea temperature in December: 12.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (8.9°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rize, 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: 1h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).
Average UV index in December
Rize, Turkey
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
