December weather forecast
El Escorial, Spain

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in El Escorial, Spain, with an average temperature ranging between max 10.5°C (50.9°F) and min 3.4°C (38.1°F).

Temperature

December welcomes an average high-temperature of a cool 10.5°C (50.9°F), not much different from the preceding month. During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 3.4°C (38.1°F) is observed.

Humidity

In El Escorial, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In El Escorial, Spain, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. In El Escorial, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.1 days and collects up to 246mm (9.69") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in El Escorial, Spain. In El Escorial, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 2mm (0.08") of snow. In El Escorial, Spain, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.2 days and aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 17:59 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in El Escorial, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jan 29, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for El Escorial in December?

El Escorial in December has an average high-temperature of 10.5°C (50.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.4°C (38.1°F). In June, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F).

What is the average humidity in December in El Escorial?

In El Escorial, Spain, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December in El Escorial?

In December, in El Escorial, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in El Escorial in December?

In December, in El Escorial, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 2mm (0.08") of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in El Escorial?

The month with the shortest days in El Escorial, Spain, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does El Escorial have in December?

The average day length in December in El Escorial is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in El Escorial?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, in El Escorial, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 17:59 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in El Escorial?

December has the least sunshine of the year in El Escorial, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does El Escorial have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in El Escorial is 6.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in El Escorial?

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in El Escorial?

In El Escorial, Spain, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
El Escorial, Spain

Average temperature in December - El Escorial, Spain
  • Average high temperature in December: 10.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (19.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.3°C).

Average pressure in December
El Escorial, Spain

Average pressure in December - El Escorial, Spain
  • Average pressure in December: 1023.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1023.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015mbar).

Average wind speed in December
El Escorial, Spain

Average wind speed in December - El Escorial, Spain
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (9km/h).

Average humidity in December
El Escorial, Spain

Average humidity in December - El Escorial, Spain
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (33%).

Average rainfall in December
El Escorial, Spain

Average rainfall in December - El Escorial, Spain
  • Average rainfall in December: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (41mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (6mm).

Average rainfall days in December
El Escorial, Spain

Average rainfall days in December - El Escorial, Spain
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
El Escorial, Spain

Average snowfall in December - El Escorial, Spain
  • Average snowfall in December: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (21mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
El Escorial, Spain

Average snowfall days in December - El Escorial, Spain
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - El Escorial, Spain
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
El Escorial, Spain

Average sunshine days in December - El Escorial, Spain
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
El Escorial, Spain

Average UV index in December - El Escorial, Spain
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
El Escorial, Spain

Average cloud cover in December - El Escorial, Spain
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
El Escorial, Spain

Average visibility in December - El Escorial, Spain
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

El Escorial, Spain

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