December weather forecast
Kardla, Estonia

In December, the winter season begins in full force. Kardla's condition is outright cold, and the sea freezes up, ending all maritime activities. Snow-covered landscapes and icy paths are common sights pathing way for winter sports. The limited sunshine and short daylight hours add to the city's wintery charm. The average temperatures in December lie between 1°C (33.8°F) to -3°C (26.6°F), on the high and low end, respectively.

Temperature

December in Kardla brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a wintry 5°C (41°F) in November to a still icy 1°C (33.8°F). In December, Kardla's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a slight decrease, stabilizing at an average of -3°C (26.6°F).

Rainfall

In Kardla, in December, during 19 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kardla, there are 169 rainfall days, and 555mm (21.85") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Kardla, the average seawater temperature in December is 5°C (41°F).
Note: If planning to swim in 5°C (41°F) under 10°C (50°F), wear a protective suit. Neglecting this advice might cause immediate cold shock and troubled breathing. A splash around 13°C (55.4°F) is not much warmer.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kardla, with an average of 6h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:56 and sunset at 15:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:22 and sunset at 15:41 EET.

Sunshine

January, November and December, with an average of 1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Kardla.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 0 in December translates into this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.