December weather forecast
Penalva do Castelo, Portugal

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Penalva do Castelo, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.6°C (52.9°F) and 4.2°C (39.6°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature registers at a cool 11.6°C (52.9°F), nearly identical to November's 13.4°C (56.1°F). During December, Penalva do Castelo sees a mean low-temperature of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

Humidity

In Penalva do Castelo, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 92mm (3.62") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October and December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 17:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 17:13 WET.

Sunshine

In Penalva do Castelo, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?
In Penalva do Castelo, 11.6°C (52.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 4.2°C (39.6°F) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 32°C (89.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.
What is the rainiest month in Penalva do Castelo?
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 92mm (3.62") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Penalva do Castelo, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 92mm (3.62") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow?
April through October and December are months without snowfall.
Does it snow in December?
In December, it doesn't snow. November is the latest month when it typically snows.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Penalva do Castelo have in December?
The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 17:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 17:13 WET.
How many hours of sunshine does Penalva do Castelo have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In Penalva do Castelo, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
Average temperature in December
Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
  • Average high temperature in December: 11.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.1°C).

Average pressure in December - Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
Average pressure in December
Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
  • Average pressure in December: 1022.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
Average wind speed in December
Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in December - Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
Average humidity in December
Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in December - Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
Average rainfall in December
Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
  • Average rainfall in December: 92mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (92mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (6mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
Average rainfall days in December
Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December - Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
Average snowfall in December
Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
Average snowfall days in December
Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December - Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
Average sunshine days in December
Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).

Average UV index in December - Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
Average UV index in December
Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
Average cloud cover in December
Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December - Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
Average visibility in December
Penalva do Castelo, Portugal
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and November (7km).

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