December weather forecastPonta Do Sol, Portugal

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ponta Do Sol, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 16°C (60.8°F) and 11°C (51.8°F).

Temperature

December's presence marks an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 16°C (60.8°F), subtly varied from November's 18°C (64.4°F). Ponta Do Sol records a negligible downturn from daytime temperatures, averaging a low of 11°C (51.8°F) in the month of December.

Rainfall

In Ponta Do Sol, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 108mm (4.25") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ponta Do Sol, there are 101 rainfall days, and 736mm (28.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Ponta Do Sol, in December, the average water temperature is 19.9°C (67.8°F).
Note: Most people do not enjoy swimming in water of 19.9°C (67.8°F). Breathing control becomes harder as the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 18:12 WET.

Sunshine

January, February, November and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ponta Do Sol, Portugal, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Updated: Feb 2, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Ponta Do Sol, 16°C (60.8°F) is the average high-temperature and 11°C (51.8°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

In Ponta Do Sol, Portugal, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 108mm (4.25") of precipitation.

In Ponta Do Sol, the average seawater temperature in December is 19.9°C (67.8°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°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).

December has the shortest days of the year in Ponta Do Sol, Portugal, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Ponta Do Sol is 10h and 2min.

On the first day of December in Ponta Do Sol, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 18:12 WET.

January, February, November and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Ponta Do Sol, Portugal.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Ponta Do Sol, Portugal.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average temperature in December
Ponta Do Sol, Portugal

Average high temperature in December: 16°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February and March (15°C).

Average low temperature in December: 11°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (16°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (9°C).

Average rainfall in December
Ponta Do Sol, Portugal

Average rainfall in December: 108mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (112mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ponta Do Sol, Portugal

Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, November and December (12 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (3 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Ponta Do Sol, Portugal

Average sea temperature in December: 19.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (17.8°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ponta Do Sol, Portugal

Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

Average sunshine in December: 5h

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 5h).

Average UV index in December
Ponta Do Sol, Portugal

Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).