December weather forecastAlgeciras, Spain

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Algeciras, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.8°C (60.4°F) and 11.5°C (52.7°F).

Temperature

Algeciras experiences an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 15.8°C (60.4°F) with the onset of December, subtly varied from November's 17.8°C (64°F). A mean low-temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F) is anticipated during the month of December, a slight step down from the daytime high.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. In Algeciras, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.2 days and collects up to 405mm (15.94") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Algeciras is 16.8°C (62.2°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F), most people do not enjoy swimming. As the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult to control.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Algeciras, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of December, in Algeciras, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 18:17 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Algeciras is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

Algeciras in December has an average high-temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 30°C (86°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Algeciras, Spain.

The average relative humidity in December in Algeciras, Spain, is 79%.

In Algeciras, Spain, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation.

In Algeciras, Spain, in December, the average water temperature is 16.8°C (62.2°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°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 Algeciras, Spain, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 45min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 18:17 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Algeciras is 8.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In Algeciras, Spain, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average high temperature in December: 15.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Algeciras, Spain

  • 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 August (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average wind speed in December: 15.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (13.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average rainfall in December: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (75mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.1 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average sea temperature in December: 16.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (15.8°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Algeciras, Spain

  • 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).