December weather forecast
Pico, Portugal

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pico, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 6.2°C (43.2°F) and an average high of 12.4°C (54.3°F).

Temperature

December's presence marks an average high-temperature of a cool 12.4°C (54.3°F), subtly varied from November's 14.2°C (57.6°F). In the month of December, Pico's average low-temperature falls to a frosty 6.2°C (43.2°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Pico, Portugal, in December, during 13.8 rainfall days, 142mm (5.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.5 days and collects up to 1002mm (39.45") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Pico is 17°C (62.6°F).
Note: Most individuals do not find swimming at 17°C (62.6°F) to be enjoyable. As the water temperature declines below 21°C (69.8°F), maintaining control over one's breathing becomes harder.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset at 17:04. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 17:13 WET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Pico?
In Pico, 12.4°C (54.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 6.2°C (43.2°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Pico?
In December, the average relative humidity in Pico, Portugal, is 84%.
How much does it rain in Pico in December?
In December, in Pico, Portugal, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout December, 142mm (5.59") of precipitation is accumulated.
How cold is the water in December in Pico?
In December, the average sea temperature is 17°C (62.6°F). For most, swimming in 17°C (62.6°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
What is the month with the shortest days in Pico?
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pico.
How many hours of daylight does Pico have in December?
The average day length in December in Pico, Portugal, is 9h and 13min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pico?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset at 17:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 17:13 WET.
How many hours of sunshine does Pico have in December?
In Pico, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.
When is the lowest UV index in Pico?
January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Pico?
In Pico, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Pico, Portugal
Average temperature in December
Pico, Portugal
  • Average high temperature in December: 12.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.7°C).

Average pressure in December - Pico, Portugal
Average pressure in December
Pico, Portugal
  • Average pressure in December: 1022.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Pico, Portugal
Average wind speed in December
Pico, Portugal
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in December - Pico, Portugal
Average humidity in December
Pico, Portugal
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (65%).

Average rainfall in December - Pico, Portugal
Average rainfall in December
Pico, Portugal
  • Average rainfall in December: 142mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (146mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (12mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Pico, Portugal
Average rainfall days in December
Pico, Portugal
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.4 days).

Average sea temperature in December - Pico, Portugal
Average sea temperature in December
Pico, Portugal
  • Average sea temperature in December: 17°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (23°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (16°C).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pico, Portugal
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pico, Portugal
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December - Pico, Portugal
Average sunshine days in December
Pico, Portugal
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.5 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December - Pico, Portugal
Average cloud cover in December
Pico, Portugal
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December - Pico, Portugal
Average visibility in December
Pico, Portugal
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is September (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).

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