December weather - Winter 2024

Weather in December
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Average pressure in December
Average wind speed in December
Average humidity in December
Average rainfall in December
Average rainfall days in December
Average sea temperature in December
Average daylight in December
Average sunshine in December
Average sunshine days in December
Average UV index in December
Average cloud cover in December
Average visibility in December

The Roman amphitheater in Cartagena, Spain, with more buildings and distant mountains in the background

Weather in December

Winter bares its teeth in December, and Cartagena hunkers down in the cooler climate. The prevalent temperature extents from 12.6°C (54.7°F) to 16.2°C (61.2°F) imply a significant drop from November. A precipitation of 20mm (0.79"), spread across nearly 5.9 days, ushers in the rainy winter days. The sea turns cold, with the average figure striking 16.7°C (62.1°F). As the year winds down, December brings a colder, darker, and wetter end to Cartagena's climatic circle.

Temperature

The shift into December finds Cartagena, Spain, at an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 16.2°C (61.2°F), closely comparable to November's conditions. Cartagena maintains a consistent average nighttime low-temperature of 12.6°C (54.7°F) throughout December.

Humidity

In Cartagena, Spain, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In Cartagena, Spain, in December, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 20mm (0.79") of accumulated precipitation. In Cartagena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 66.5 days and collects up to 211mm (8.31") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Cartagena, the average seawater temperature in December is 16.7°C (62.1°F).
Note: Most people do not take pleasure in swimming in water at 16.7°C (62.1°F). The difficulty of managing breathing increases as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Cartagena is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:55 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Cartagena, Spain. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during December morphs into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Cartagena?

December temperatures in Cartagena vary between a high-temperature of 16.2°C (61.2°F) and a low-temperature of 12.6°C (54.7°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Cartagena?

The average relative humidity in December in Cartagena, Spain, is 68%.

How many days does it rain in December in Cartagena?

In December, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

How cold is the water in December in Cartagena?

In Cartagena, Spain, in December, the average water temperature is 16.7°C (62.1°F). Swimming in 16.7°C (62.1°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the month with the shortest days in Cartagena?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cartagena.

What is the average length of the day in December in Cartagena?

The average day length in December in Cartagena is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cartagena?

On the first day of December in Cartagena, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:55 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cartagena?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cartagena?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Cartagena, Spain, is 6.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Cartagena?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cartagena?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cartagena is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

19°C 66.2°F

16.2°C 61.2°F

15.2°C 59.4°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

17.3km/h 10.7mph

15.8km/h 9.8mph

16.6km/h 10.3mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

7.5

5.9

6.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.9

23.7

22.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Cartagena, Spain

Average high temperature in December: 16.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.2°C).

Average low temperature in December: 12.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (11.2°C).

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Average pressure in December
Cartagena, Spain

Average pressure in December: 1022mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Cartagena, Spain

Average wind speed in December: 14.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (12.3km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Cartagena, Spain

Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (65%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cartagena, Spain

Average rainfall in December: 20mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (37mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Cartagena, Spain

Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.3 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Cartagena, Spain

Average sea temperature in December: 16.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.3°C).

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

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 36min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cartagena, Spain

Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (20.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cartagena, Spain

Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Cartagena, Spain

Average cloud cover in December: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are March, April and December (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in December
Cartagena, 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).

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December weather forecast
Cartagena, Spain

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