Playa de la Americas Beach in Tenerife, Spain
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Playa de la Américas, Spain, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19°C (66.2°F) and 13°C (55.4°F).
Note: In 20.9°C (69.6°F), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. As the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), it becomes harder to control breathing.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of December, in Playa de la Américas, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 18:22 WET.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in December interprets into the following advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
[Resources]Temperature
The arrival of December brings an average high-temperature of a comfortable 19°C (66.2°F), closely following the temperature pattern of November. Playa de la Américas records a steady low-temperature average of 13°C (55.4°F) during December.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Playa de la Américas. Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 75mm (2.95") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Playa de la Américas, the average seawater temperature in December is 20.9°C (69.6°F).Note: In 20.9°C (69.6°F), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. As the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), it becomes harder to control breathing.
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of December, in Playa de la Américas, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 18:22 WET.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Playa de la Américas, Spain, are January, November and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Playa de la Américas are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in December interprets into the following advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in December in Playa de la Américas?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Playa de la Américas, is 19°C (66.2°F), while the average low-temperature is 13°C (55.4°F).
What is the wettest month in Playa de la Américas?
December is the month with the most rainfall in Playa de la Américas. Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 75mm (2.95") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December in Playa de la Américas?
In Playa de la Américas, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 75mm (2.95") of precipitation.
What is the sea water temperature in December in Playa de la Américas?
In Playa de la Américas, in December, the average water temperature is 20.9°C (69.6°F). For most, swimming in 20.9°C (69.6°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
What is the month with the shortest days in Playa de la Américas?
With an average of 10h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Playa de la Américas.
How many hours of daylight does Playa de la Américas have in December?
In Playa de la Américas, the average day length in December is 10h and 24min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Playa de la Américas?
On the first day of December in Playa de la Américas, Spain, sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 18:22 WET.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Playa de la Américas?
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Playa de la Américas?
The average sunshine duration in December in Playa de la Américas, Spain, is 6h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Playa de la Américas?
The months with the lowest UV index in Playa de la Américas, Spain, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index reading in December in Playa de la Américas?
In Playa de la Américas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average temperature in December
Playa de la Américas, Spain
- Average high temperature in December: 19°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (18°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 13°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (12°C).
Average rainfall in December
Playa de la Américas, Spain
- Average rainfall in December: 75mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (75mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Playa de la Américas, Spain
- Average rainfall days in December: 6 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are November and December (6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (1 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Playa de la Américas, Spain
- Average sea temperature in December: 20.9°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (19.3°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Playa de la Américas, Spain
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 6h).
Average UV index in December
Playa de la Américas, Spain
- Average UV index in December: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 11).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).
Playa de la Américas, Spain
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