December weather forecast
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.2°C (41.4°F) and 11.5°C (52.7°F).

Temperature

Santiago de Compostela observes an average high-temperature of a still cool 11.5°C (52.7°F) in December, barely different from 12.8°C (55°F) in November. Santiago de Compostela, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Santiago de Compostela, during December, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of precipitation. In Santiago de Compostela, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.6 days and collects up to 790mm (31.1") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall in Santiago de Compostela. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3mm (0.12") of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Santiago de Compostela is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of December, in Santiago de Compostela, sunrise is at 09:04 and sunset at 18:09 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Santiago de Compostela is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Santiago de Compostela?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F) and a low-temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Santiago de Compostela?

In Santiago de Compostela, Spain, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How much does it rain in Santiago de Compostela in December?

In Santiago de Compostela, in December, during 16.7 rainfall days, 95mm (3.74") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Santiago de Compostela?

The months with the most snowfall in Santiago de Compostela are January and December, with an average 3mm (0.12") of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Santiago de Compostela?

In Santiago de Compostela, Spain, during December, snow falls for 0.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Santiago de Compostela?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Santiago de Compostela have in December?

In Santiago de Compostela, Spain, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Santiago de Compostela?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:04 and sunset at 18:09 CET.

How many hours of sunshine does Santiago de Compostela have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Santiago de Compostela?

The months with the lowest UV index in Santiago de Compostela are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Santiago de Compostela?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Average temperature in December - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
  • Average high temperature in December: 11.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Average pressure in December - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
  • Average pressure in December: 1021.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Average wind speed in December - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Average humidity in December - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Average rainfall in December - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
  • Average rainfall in December: 95mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Average rainfall days in December - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Average snowfall in December - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
  • Average snowfall in December: 3mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Average snowfall days in December - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Average sunshine days in December - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Average UV index in December - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Average cloud cover in December - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in December
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Average visibility in December - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (7km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (7km).

Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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