December weather forecastCollado de Contreras, Spain

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Collado de Contreras, Spain, with an average temperature varying between 1.4°C (34.5°F) and 8.6°C (47.5°F).

Temperature

The transition from November to December brings an average high-temperature of a frosty 8.6°C (47.5°F), barely different from November's 10.7°C (51.3°F). Collado de Contreras, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 1.4°C (34.5°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Collado de Contreras is 77%.

Rainfall

In Collado de Contreras, during December, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Collado de Contreras, there are 106.7 rainfall days, and 316mm (12.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Collado de Contreras, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of snow. Throughout the year, in Collado de Contreras, there are 24.8 snowfall days, and 306mm (12.05") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Collado de Contreras, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 18:01 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Collado de Contreras.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Collado de Contreras. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Collado de Contreras, 8.6°C (47.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 1.4°C (34.5°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Collado de Contreras, Spain, is 77%.

In Collado de Contreras, in December, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation.

In Collado de Contreras, Spain, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 39mm (1.54") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Collado de Contreras, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Collado de Contreras is 9h and 18min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, in Collado de Contreras, Spain, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 18:01 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Collado de Contreras, Spain, is December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Collado de Contreras, Spain, is 6.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Collado de Contreras are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Collado de Contreras, Spain

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (29.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Collado de Contreras, Spain

  • Average pressure in December: 1023.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1023.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Collado de Contreras, Spain

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Collado de Contreras, Spain

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Collado de Contreras, Spain

  • Average rainfall in December: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (57mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Collado de Contreras, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Collado de Contreras, Spain

  • Average snowfall in December: 39mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (87mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Collado de Contreras, Spain

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Collado de Contreras, Spain

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Collado de Contreras, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Collado de Contreras, Spain

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Collado de Contreras, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Collado de Contreras, Spain

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (9km).