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December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Zakinthos, Greece, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.8°C (60.4°F) and 9.6°C (49.3°F).
Note: Swimming in water with a temperature of 17.8°C (64°F) is not a pleasurable experience for the majority. As the temperature falls below 21°C (69.8°F), it becomes increasingly hard to control one's breathing.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 17:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 17:27 EET.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's comfortable 19°C (66.2°F) to a moderate 15.8°C (60.4°F). Zakinthos sees an average low-temperature of 9.6°C (49.3°F) during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Zakinthos is 75.3%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.2 days and accumulates 170mm (6.69") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Zakinthos, Greece, in December, the average water temperature is 17.8°C (64°F).Note: Swimming in water with a temperature of 17.8°C (64°F) is not a pleasurable experience for the majority. As the temperature falls below 21°C (69.8°F), it becomes increasingly hard to control one's breathing.
Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 17:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 17:27 EET.
Sunshine
With an average of 4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Zakinthos.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Updated: Jan 24, 2024
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Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Zakinthos in December?
An average high-temperature, in December, in Zakinthos, is 15.8°C (60.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 9.6°C (49.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Zakinthos?
In December, the average relative humidity in Zakinthos, Greece, is 75.3%.
What is the wettest month in Zakinthos?
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.2 days and typically aggregates up to 170mm (6.69") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Zakinthos in December?
In Zakinthos, Greece, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 170mm (6.69") of precipitation.
What is the sea water temperature in December in Zakinthos?
In Zakinthos, in December, the average water temperature is 17.8°C (64°F). Swimming in 17.8°C (64°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).
What is the month with the shortest days in Zakinthos?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Zakinthos?
In December, the average day length in Zakinthos, Greece, is 9h and 36min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Zakinthos?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 17:17. On the last day of the month, in Zakinthos, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 17:27 EET.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Zakinthos?
With an average of 4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.
How many hours of sunshine does Zakinthos have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Zakinthos, Greece, is 4h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Zakinthos?
The months with the lowest UV index in Zakinthos, Greece, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
How high is the UV index in December in Zakinthos?
In Zakinthos, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average temperature in December
Zakinthos, Greece
- Average high temperature in December: 15.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (30.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 9.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°C).
Average humidity in December
Zakinthos, Greece
- Average humidity in December: 75.3%
The month with the highest relative humidity is November (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (59.3%).
Average rainfall in December
Zakinthos, Greece
- Average rainfall in December: 169.9mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (169.9mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (5mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Zakinthos, Greece
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.5 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Zakinthos, Greece
- Average sea temperature in December: 17.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (15.4°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Zakinthos, Greece
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 13h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h).
Average UV index in December
Zakinthos, Greece
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
