December weather forecast
Benafim, Portugal

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Benafim, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 11.5°C (52.7°F) and 16.2°C (61.2°F).

Temperature

During December, Benafim observes a subtle ascent to a still enjoyable 16.2°C (61.2°F) from November's 18°C (64.4°F) in the average high-temperature. The nights of December anticipate a slight dip from daytime high temperatures, settling to an average low-temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.8 rainfall days, and 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset at 17:25 WET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.4h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?
December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 16.2°C (61.2°F) and a low-temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Benafim, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.
How much does it rain in Benafim in December?
In Benafim, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Benafim have in December?
The average day length in December is 9h and 39min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset at 17:25 WET.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December?
In Benafim, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Benafim, Portugal
Average temperature in December
Benafim, Portugal
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10.2°C).

Average pressure in December - Benafim, Portugal
Average pressure in December
Benafim, Portugal
  • Average pressure in December: 1022.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Benafim, Portugal
Average wind speed in December
Benafim, Portugal
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (12.2km/h).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (62%).

Average rainfall in December - Benafim, Portugal
Average rainfall in December
Benafim, Portugal
  • Average rainfall in December: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (13mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Benafim, Portugal
Average rainfall days in December
Benafim, Portugal
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (7.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.5 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Benafim, Portugal
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Benafim, Portugal
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December - Benafim, Portugal
Average sunshine days in December
Benafim, Portugal
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (20 days).

Average UV index in December - Benafim, Portugal
Average UV index in December
Benafim, Portugal
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December - Benafim, Portugal
Average cloud cover in December
Benafim, Portugal
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December - Benafim, Portugal
Average visibility in December
Benafim, 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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