December weather forecastRetamar, Spain

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Retamar, Spain, with an average temperature varying between 7°C (44.6°F) and 15°C (59°F).

Temperature

Retamar's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's refreshing 18°C (64.4°F) to a mild 15°C (59°F). The nighttime temperature in Retamar, during December, averages of 7°C (44.6°F).

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Retamar are January and December, with an average 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Retamar, Spain, is 16.6°C (61.9°F).
Note: Swimming in 16.6°C (61.9°F) is not pleasurable for most people. Breathing control grows increasingly challenging as the water temperature falls under 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 18:02 CET.

Sunshine

January, February, November and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Retamar.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Retamar, Spain, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Retamar, is 15°C (59°F), while the low-temperature averages to 7°C (44.6°F).

The wettest months in Retamar are January and December, with an average 39mm (1.54") of rainfall.

In Retamar, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.

In Retamar, Spain, in December, the average water temperature is 16.6°C (61.9°F). For most, swimming in 16.6°C (61.9°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).

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Retamar is 9h and 41min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 18:02 CET.

January, February, November and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Retamar.

The average sunshine duration in December in Retamar is 6h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Retamar, Spain, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Average temperature in December
Retamar, Spain

Average high temperature in December: 15°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14°C).

Average low temperature in December: 7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6°C).

Average rainfall in December
Retamar, Spain

Average rainfall in December: 39mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (39mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Retamar, Spain

Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (12 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (3 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Retamar, Spain

Average sea temperature in December: 16.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (24.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.9°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 6h).