December weather forecast
Vale do Lobo, Portugal

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Vale do Lobo, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 9°C (48.2°F) and max 16°C (60.8°F).

Temperature

January, February and December mark Vale do Lobo's lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 16°C (60.8°F).

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12 days and typically aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 17°C (62.6°F).
Note: The majority of individuals do not enjoy swimming in water that is 17°C (62.6°F). Breathing control becomes more challenging as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 17:25 WET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Vale do Lobo are January and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
Updated: Jun 7, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?
In Vale do Lobo, the coldest period comes during January, February and December, when the average high-temperature touches 16°C (60.8°F).
What is the temperature in December?
The high-temperature, in December, in Vale do Lobo, records 16°C (60.8°F), while the low-temperature is 9°C (48.2°F).
What is the wettest month?
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12 days and accumulates 100mm (3.94") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in December?
In Vale do Lobo, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 100mm (3.94") of accumulated precipitation.
How cold is the water in December?
In December, the average sea temperature is 17°C (62.6°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 17°C (62.6°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?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In Vale do Lobo, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 17:25 WET.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Vale do Lobo have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Vale do Lobo.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Vale do Lobo, Portugal
  • Average high temperature in December: 16°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (28°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February and December (16°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July, August and September (17°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (8°C).

Average rainfall in December
Vale do Lobo, Portugal
  • Average rainfall in December: 100mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (100mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (2mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Vale do Lobo, Portugal
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (12 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (1 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Vale do Lobo, Portugal
  • Average sea temperature in December: 17°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (21°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (15°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Vale do Lobo, 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: 5h

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h).

Average UV index in December
Vale do Lobo, Portugal
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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