(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 warmest day over the next 7 days in Malta is forecast to be 15th October at 30Â°C (86Â°F) and the warmest night on 14th October at 25Â°C (77Â°F). The average temperature over the next 7 days is forecast to be 28Â°C (82Â°F) and there will be 5 days of sunshine. The average for October is 21Â°C (70Â°F) in Malta.