December weather forecast
Prato, Italy

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Weather in December

As the year tapers off, Prato, Italy, finds itself in the throes of winter, engulfed by the cold grip of December’s weather. Temperatures plummet starkly, enlivening the white winter charm with a top reading of 8.5°C (47.3°F). This month brings the year's first significant snowfall of 11mm (0.43"), often resulting in delightful winter scenes around the city. Streets echo with jingle bells, and twinkling lights banish the shortened daylight hours, transforming Prato into a beautiful winter wonderland. As the last month of the year ends, the city, with its weather, cycles back to the beginning, ready to embrace the new year.

Temperature

Prato records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a cool 12.5°C (54.5°F) in November to a chilly 8.5°C (47.3°F). In December, Prato experiences an average nighttime temperature of 2.3°C (36.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Prato is 82%.

Rainfall

In Prato, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.7 rainfall days, and 419mm (16.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Prato. December is the first month it typically snows in Prato. Throughout December, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 11mm (0.43") of snow. Throughout the year, in Prato, there are 4.3 snowfall days, and 45mm (1.77") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Prato, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Prato, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Prato is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. 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 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jan 30, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Prato?

The high-temperature, in December, in Prato, is 8.5°C (47.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 2.3°C (36.1°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 32°C (89.6°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Prato?

In December, the average relative humidity in Prato is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Prato?

In Prato, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Prato?

December is the first month it typically snows in Prato. Throughout December, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 11mm (0.43") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Prato?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Prato have in December?

The average day length in December in Prato, Italy, is 8h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Prato?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, in Prato, Italy, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

How many hours of sunshine does Prato have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Prato, Italy, is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Prato?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Prato?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Prato, Italy

Average temperature in December - Prato, Italy
  • Average high temperature in December: 8.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Prato, Italy

Average pressure in December - Prato, Italy
  • Average pressure in December: 1018.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Prato, Italy

Average wind speed in December - Prato, Italy
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Prato, Italy

Average humidity in December - Prato, Italy
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Prato, Italy

Average rainfall in December - Prato, Italy
  • Average rainfall in December: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Prato, Italy

Average rainfall days in December - Prato, Italy
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prato, Italy

Average snowfall in December - Prato, Italy
  • Average snowfall in December: 11mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Prato, Italy

Average snowfall days in December - Prato, Italy
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 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
Prato, Italy

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prato, Italy
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prato, Italy

Average sunshine days in December - Prato, Italy
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Prato, Italy

Average UV index in December - Prato, Italy
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Prato, Italy

Average cloud cover in December - Prato, Italy
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Prato, Italy

Average visibility in December - Prato, Italy
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, October, November and December (8km).

Prato, Italy

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