December weather forecastArrecife, Spain

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a pleasant month in Arrecife, Spain, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.7°C (65.7°F) and an average high of 20.1°C (68.2°F).

Temperature

During December, the average high-temperature is a still pleasant 20.1°C (68.2°F), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. In Arrecife, a slight decrease from the daytime peak is noted during the month of December, with an average low-temperature of 18.7°C (65.7°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In Arrecife, Spain, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Arrecife, during the entire year, the rain falls for 56.9 days and collects up to 92mm (3.62") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Arrecife, the average seawater temperature in December is 19.8°C (67.6°F).
Note: Swimming in 19.8°C (67.6°F) is not pleasurable for most people. Breathing control grows increasingly challenging as the water temperature falls under 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Arrecife is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Arrecife, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 18:07 WET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Arrecife are January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Arrecife, the average high-temperature is 20.1°C (68.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.7°C (65.7°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 70%, are the least humid months.

In December, the average relative humidity in Arrecife is 70%.

In Arrecife, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.

In Arrecife, in December, the average water temperature is 19.8°C (67.6°F). Swimming in 19.8°C (67.6°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 10h and 20min.

On the first day of December in Arrecife, Spain, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 18:07 WET.

In Arrecife, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 20.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (18.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1022.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average wind speed in December: 23.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (29.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (18.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average rainfall in December: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (26mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (6.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.5 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average sea temperature in December: 19.8°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are September and October (22.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (18.6°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 18min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (20 days).

Average UV index in December
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Arrecife, 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).