December weather forecast
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

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Weather in December

With the arrival of December, Santa Cruz experiences a return to the cooler weather conditions similar to the year's start. Breezy conditions prevail once again, with wind speeds rising to 23.2km/h (14.4mph), demonstrating a distinct cyclic pattern in the weather. Beautiful weather and joyous festivities make the city an attractive destination during this month. Mild temperatures supplement the holiday atmosphere, allowing locals and tourists to enjoy outdoor activities to the fullest. The weather in Santa Cruz in December, cool yet comfortable, provides a fitting closure to the year.

Temperature

Santa Cruz's average high-temperature in December sits at a still warm 25.5°C (77.9°F), showing little difference from the previous month. During the nights of December, Santa Cruz records an average low-temperature of 23°C (73.4°F), reflecting a modest decrease from daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Santa Cruz, Cape Verde, is 70%.

Rainfall

In Santa Cruz, during December, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Santa Cruz, there are 54.1 rainfall days, and 149mm (5.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Santa Cruz, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Santa Cruz, Cape Verde, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:15 -01.

Sunshine

In Santa Cruz, the average sunshine in December is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Santa Cruz?

The high-temperature, in December, in Santa Cruz, records 25.5°C (77.9°F), while the low-temperature is 23°C (73.4°F). In November, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Santa Cruz?

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

How many days does it rain in December in Santa Cruz?

In Santa Cruz, Cape Verde, in December, it is raining for 1.4 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Santa Cruz?

The month with the shortest days in Santa Cruz is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Santa Cruz?

In Santa Cruz, Cape Verde, the average day length in December is 11h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Santa Cruz?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, in Santa Cruz, Cape Verde, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:15 -01.

How long on average sun shines in December in Santa Cruz?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Santa Cruz is 9.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz?

The months with the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in December in Santa Cruz?

In Santa Cruz, Cape Verde, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average temperature in December - Santa Cruz, Cape Verde
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (23.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.9°C).

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Average pressure in December
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average pressure in December - Santa Cruz, Cape Verde
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average wind speed in December - Santa Cruz, Cape Verde
  • Average wind speed in December: 23.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (25.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average humidity in December - Santa Cruz, Cape Verde
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average rainfall in December - Santa Cruz, Cape Verde
  • Average rainfall in December: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (50mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and May (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Cruz, Cape Verde
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.7 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Cruz, Cape Verde
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Cruz, Cape Verde
  • Average sunshine days in December: 28.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average UV index in December - Santa Cruz, Cape Verde
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in December
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Cruz, Cape Verde
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in December
Santa Cruz, Cape Verde

Average visibility in December - Santa Cruz, Cape Verde
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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