December weather forecast
Alcossebre, Spain

Rounding up the year, December in Alcossebre welcomes the start of the winter season. In comparison with November, temperatures drop slightly while rainfall sees a small spike. January extends the cold, rainy weather characterizing winter in this region. The sea temperature further drops to 15.8°C (60.4°F), marking the transition from fall to winter. December also exhibits shorter daylight hours of 9.4 hours, correlating with the 5 hours of sunshine typical of the winter season.

Temperature

January and December, with an average high-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F), are the coldest months.

Rainfall

In Alcossebre, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation. In Alcossebre, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110 days and collects up to 538mm (21.18") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Alcossebre, in December, the average water temperature is 15.8°C (60.4°F).
Note: Most people do not find swimming enjoyable in water of 15.8°C (60.4°F). The task of controlling breathing becomes tougher as the temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Alcossebre.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 17:42 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Alcossebre are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.