December weather forecast
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a pleasant month in Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.5°C (67.1°F) and an average high of 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Temperature

Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain, experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a still agreeable 20.5°C (68.9°F) in December, closely aligned with November's 21.5°C (70.7°F). Santa Cruz de la Palma encounters an average temperature dip to a refreshing 19.5°C (67.1°F) throughout December, subtly lower than its daytime maximum.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Santa Cruz de la Palma, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. In Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 65.8 days and collects up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Santa Cruz de la Palma, in December, the average water temperature is 21°C (69.8°F).
Note: For most, swimming in 21°C (69.8°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).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 18:24 WET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Santa Cruz de la Palma is 9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz de la Palma are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during December leads to these instructions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Santa Cruz de la Palma?

The high-temperature in Santa Cruz de la Palma during December is 20.5°C (68.9°F) and the low-temperature is 19.5°C (67.1°F).

What is the least humid month in Santa Cruz de la Palma?

The months with the lowest humidity in Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in December in Santa Cruz de la Palma?

In December, the average relative humidity in Santa Cruz de la Palma is 71%.

How much does it rain in Santa Cruz de la Palma in December?

In Santa Cruz de la Palma, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the sea water temperature in December in Santa Cruz de la Palma?

In December, the average sea temperature in Santa Cruz de la Palma is 21°C (69.8°F). Swimming in 21°C (69.8°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the month with the shortest days in Santa Cruz de la Palma?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Santa Cruz de la Palma?

The average day length in December in Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain, is 10h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Santa Cruz de la Palma?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, in Santa Cruz de la Palma, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 18:24 WET.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Cruz de la Palma have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Santa Cruz de la Palma is 9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz de la Palma?

The months with the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain, are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in December in Santa Cruz de la Palma?

In Santa Cruz de la Palma, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain

Average temperature in December - Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (23.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (18.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (22.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (17.4°C).

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Average pressure in December
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain

Average pressure in December - Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain
  • Average pressure in December: 1021.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1022.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and October (1016.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain

Average wind speed in December - Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain
  • Average wind speed in December: 20.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (28.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (16.4km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain

Average humidity in December - Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain

Average rainfall in December - Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain
  • Average rainfall in December: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (26mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (2mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (8.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.1 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain

Average sea temperature in December - Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain
  • Average sea temperature in December: 21°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (24°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February, March and April (19°C).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Cruz de la Palma, 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: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (14.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain

Average UV index in December - Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April and December (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in December
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain
  • Average cloud cover in December: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain

Average visibility in December - Santa Cruz de la Palma, 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).

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Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain

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