(Äp'É-nÄf'rÄ­n) A hormone that is secreted by the adrenal gland in response to physical or mental stress, as from fear, and is regulated by the autonomic nervous system. The release of epinephrine causes an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate.
The average maximum daytime temperature in Sicily in December is a comfortable 16Â°C (61Â°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 11Â°C (52Â°F). On average 90 mm (3.5 inches) of rain normally falls in Sicily during December with rain falling on 12 days of the month.
The weather in Malta in January is a mixture of cloudy and rainy days as well as some sunny days. It feels much colder than November and December. Having said that, the weather in January in Malta is quite mild when compared to other parts of Europe.