December weather forecastPalenzuela, Spain

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palenzuela, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 8.9°C (48°F) and min 2.4°C (36.3°F).

Temperature

December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's fresh 11.9°C (53.4°F) to a chilly 8.9°C (48°F). Throughout the month of December, Palenzuela reports a steady low-temperature average of 2.4°C (36.3°F).

Humidity

In Palenzuela, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Palenzuela, in December, during 8.8 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Palenzuela, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.7 days and collects up to 336mm (13.23") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Palenzuela, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 17mm (0.67") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.6 snowfall days, and 84mm (3.31") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 17:54 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Palenzuela, records 8.9°C (48°F), while the low-temperature is 2.4°C (36.3°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

In Palenzuela, in December, during 8.8 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Palenzuela, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:44 and sunset at 17:54 CET.

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

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

In Palenzuela, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Palenzuela, Spain

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (29°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Palenzuela, Spain

  • Average pressure in December: 1023.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1023.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Palenzuela, Spain

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (11.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Palenzuela, Spain

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Palenzuela, Spain

  • Average rainfall in December: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (47mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Palenzuela, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Palenzuela, Spain

  • Average snowfall in December: 17mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (25mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Palenzuela, Spain

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palenzuela, 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: 5h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palenzuela, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Palenzuela, Spain

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Palenzuela, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Palenzuela, Spain

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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