December weather forecastPalamós, Spain

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palamós, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.5°C (56.3°F) and 9.5°C (49.1°F).

Temperature

As November turns into December, the average high-temperatures rest at a still refreshing 13.5°C (56.3°F), showing a minor variation from the prior month. Palamós, in December, registers an average low temperature of 9.5°C (49.1°F), showing a minute reduction from daily highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Palamós, Spain, is 71%.

Rainfall

In Palamós, during December, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. In Palamós, Spain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.5 days and collects up to 393mm (15.47") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In Palamós, the average seawater temperature in December is 14.8°C (58.6°F).
Note: Swimming in 14.8°C (58.6°F) can be lethal. Merely spending a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels harsh, and venturing below 10°C (50°F) might disrupt breathing control and bring about cold shock, contingent on individual resilience.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 17:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 17:26 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Palamós, Spain, is 6.8h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Palamós, is 13.5°C (56.3°F), while the average low-temperature is 9.5°C (49.1°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

In Palamós, Spain, in December, during 6.3 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

In Palamós, in December, the average water temperature is 14.8°C (58.6°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.

The month with the shortest days in Palamós, Spain, is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

On the first day of December in Palamós, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 17:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 17:26 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Palamós is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health 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

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Average high temperature

16.2°C

13.5°C

12.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

20km/h

18.9km/h

19.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

6.3

9.3

Average snowfall

0mm

Average snowfall days

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.7

21.8

19.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Palamós, Spain

Average high temperature in December: 13.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 9.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (7.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Palamós, Spain

Average pressure in December: 1020.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Palamós, Spain

Average wind speed in December: 17.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13km/h).

Average humidity in December
Palamós, Spain

Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Palamós, Spain

Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (54mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (13mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Palamós, Spain

Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Palamós, Spain

Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Palamós, Spain

Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.4 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
Palamós, Spain

Average sea temperature in December: 14.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.1°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palamós, Spain

Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (16.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Palamós, Spain

Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Palamós, Spain

Average cloud cover in December: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are January, March and April (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Palamós, 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).