December weather forecastEl Cotillo, Spain

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an agreeable month in El Cotillo, Spain, with an average temperature ranging between min 14°C (57.2°F) and max 20°C (68°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's warm 23°C (73.4°F) to an agreeable 20°C (68°F). The month of December records an average low-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F).

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in El Cotillo are January and December, with an average 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In El Cotillo, the average seawater temperature in December is 20.3°C (68.5°F).
Note: Swimming becomes less enjoyable for most at a surface water temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F). As the temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in El Cotillo, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of December, in El Cotillo, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 18:09 WET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in El Cotillo, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in El Cotillo. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during December leads to these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in El Cotillo, the average high-temperature is 20°C (68°F), and the average low-temperature is 14°C (57.2°F).

The wettest months in El Cotillo, Spain, are January and December, with an average 24mm (0.94") of rainfall.

In December, in El Cotillo, Spain, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

In El Cotillo, the average seawater temperature in December is 20.3°C (68.5°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°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).

With an average of 10h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In El Cotillo, Spain, the average day length in December is 10h and 21min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 18:09 WET.

The month with the least sunshine in El Cotillo is December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in El Cotillo is 6h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average temperature in December
El Cotillo, Spain

Average high temperature in December: 20°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°C).

Average low temperature in December: 14°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (20°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (13°C).

Average rainfall in December
El Cotillo, Spain

Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (24mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
El Cotillo, Spain

Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
El Cotillo, Spain

Average sea temperature in December: 20.3°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are September and October (23.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (18.8°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
El Cotillo, Spain

Average daylight in December: 10h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h

The months with the most sunshine are May, June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h).

Average UV index in December
El Cotillo, Spain

Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 11).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).