December weather forecast
Amadora, Portugal

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Weather in December

December in Amadora, Portugal, wraps up the year with a cool and pleasant weather, signifying the beginning of winter. The weather is marked by a widespread drop in temperature and daylight hours. Despite the cool climate, the city never loses its charm, thanks to its festive ambiance, bright decorations, and cheerful spirit. With the average temperature falling to a low of 11.4°C (52.5°F), the city welcomes winter. As the year ends, Amadora, in its winter attire, looks serene and appealing, completing a full circle of climatic variations.

Temperature

Amadora experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a moderate 15.5°C (59.9°F) with the onset of December, maintaining near parity with November's 17.4°C (63.3°F). December nights reveal a minor deviation from daytime highs, with a mean low-temperature of 11.4°C (52.5°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Amadora is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, in Amadora, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Amadora, there are 112.7 rainfall days, and 389mm (15.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Amadora, Portugal, the average seawater temperature in December is 16.6°C (61.9°F).
Note: Swimming is not an enjoyable activity for the majority when the water is at 16.6°C (61.9°F). The difficulty of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of December, in Amadora, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 17:25 WET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Amadora in December?

The high-temperature during December is 15.5°C (59.9°F) and the low-temperature is 11.4°C (52.5°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Amadora?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Amadora?

In December, in Amadora, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the sea temperature in December in Amadora?

In Amadora, Portugal, the average seawater temperature in December is 16.6°C (61.9°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 16.6°C (61.9°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the month with the shortest days in Amadora?

The month with the shortest days in Amadora is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Amadora?

The average day length in December in Amadora, Portugal, is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Amadora?

On the first day of December in Amadora, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 17:25 WET.

How long on average sun shines in December in Amadora?

The average sunshine duration in December in Amadora, Portugal, is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Amadora?

The month with the lowest UV index in Amadora is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December in Amadora?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Amadora is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Amadora, Portugal

Average temperature in December - Amadora, Portugal
  • Average high temperature in December: 15.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (18.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Amadora, Portugal

Average pressure in December - Amadora, Portugal
  • Average pressure in December: 1022.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Amadora, Portugal

Average wind speed in December - Amadora, Portugal
  • Average wind speed in December: 16km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (14.1km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Amadora, Portugal

Average humidity in December - Amadora, Portugal
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and August (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Amadora, Portugal

Average rainfall in December - Amadora, Portugal
  • Average rainfall in December: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Amadora, Portugal

Average rainfall days in December - Amadora, Portugal
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.6 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Amadora, Portugal

Average sea temperature in December - Amadora, Portugal
  • Average sea temperature in December: 16.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (15.1°C).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Amadora, Portugal

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Amadora, Portugal
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Amadora, Portugal

Average sunshine days in December - Amadora, Portugal
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Amadora, Portugal

Average UV index in December - Amadora, Portugal
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Amadora, Portugal

Average cloud cover in December - Amadora, Portugal
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Amadora, Portugal

Average visibility in December - Amadora, Portugal
  • 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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