December weather forecastGijón, Spain

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December

Weather in December

December in Gijón marks the advent of winter, witnessing temperatures as low as 8°C (46.4°F). Rainfall lessens slightly from the November peak, dropping to 64mm (2.52"). The sea temperature falls in accordance with the winter season, discouraging water sports and activities. As the year concludes, daylight hours are at their fewest, corresponding with the season's shorter days. Despite these conditions, the city of Gijón lights up with holiday festivity, embracing the year-end in high spirits.

Temperature

Gijón marks the onset of December with an average high-temperature of a still moderate 13.2°C (55.8°F), a subtle shift from November's 14.9°C (58.8°F). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 8°C (46.4°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Gijón, Spain, is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gijón, Spain, there are 171.1 rainfall days, and 653mm (25.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Gijón, snow does not fall in March through December.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 14.5°C (58.1°F).
Note: Swimming in 14.5°C (58.1°F) is deemed hazardous. Exposure to temperatures below 10°C (50°F) leads to immediate severe cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Gijón is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:55 and sunset at 17:56 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Gijón is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In Gijón, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Updated: Jan 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Gijón, is 13.2°C (55.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to 8°C (46.4°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Gijón, Spain, is 75%.

In Gijón, in December, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 64mm (2.52") of accumulated precipitation.

In Gijón, snow does not fall in March through December.

In Gijón, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

In December, the average sea temperature in Gijón, Spain, is 14.5°C (58.1°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

December has the shortest days of the year in Gijón, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, in Gijón, Spain, sunrise is at 08:55 and sunset at 17:56 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Gijón, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Gijón is 5.9h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

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December

Jan

Average high temperature

14.9°C

13.2°C

11.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.5km/h

13.9km/h

14.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.1

15.4

11.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Gijón, Spain

Average high temperature in December: 13.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: 8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Gijón, Spain

Average pressure in December: 1021.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gijón, Spain

Average wind speed in December: 13.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gijón, Spain

Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Gijón, Spain

Average rainfall in December: 64mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (99mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gijón, Spain

Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gijón, Spain

Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Gijón, Spain

Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Gijón, Spain

Average sea temperature in December: 14.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (20.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (12.8°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine in December: 5h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gijón, Spain

Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Gijón, Spain

Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April and November (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Gijón, Spain

Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Gijón, Spain

Average visibility in December: 10km

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