December weather forecastPetra, Spain

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Petra, Spain, with an average temperature varying between 12.6°C (54.7°F) and 15.8°C (60.4°F).

Temperature

In December, Petra experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at a moderate 15.8°C (60.4°F), closely mirroring the climate in November. The nighttime temperature demonstrates a marginal decline, averaging at a cool 12.6°C (54.7°F) during December.

Humidity

In Petra, Spain, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Petra, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Petra, Spain, there are 73.4 rainfall days, and 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Petra is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 17:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 17:33 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Petra, the average high-temperature is 15.8°C (60.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 12.6°C (54.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Petra, Spain, is 72%.

In Petra, Spain, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 17:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 17:33 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Petra, Spain, is December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Petra is 6.2h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Petra, Spain, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Petra, Spain

  • Average high temperature in December: 15.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Petra, Spain

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Petra, Spain

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (20km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Petra, Spain

  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and September (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Petra, Spain

  • Average rainfall in December: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (17mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Petra, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (10.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (2.8 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 12min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Petra, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (17.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Petra, Spain

  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Petra, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Petra, 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).