December weather forecastTarifa, Spain

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December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Tarifa, Spain, with temperature in the range of an average high of 16.1°C (61°F) and an average low of 13°C (55.4°F).

Temperature

December notes an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 16.1°C (61°F), subtly differing from November's 17.9°C (64.2°F). Tarifa's nighttime temperatures in December settle close to daytime highs at an average of 13°C (55.4°F).

Humidity

April, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Tarifa, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Tarifa, Spain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96 days and collects up to 396mm (15.59") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Tarifa, in December, the average water temperature is 17.4°C (63.3°F).
Note: The majority of people do not enjoy swimming in 17.4°C (63.3°F). The difficulty in controlling breathing escalates as the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 18:18 CET.

Sunshine

In Tarifa, the average sunshine in December is 8h.

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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during December leads to these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 16.1°C (61°F) and a low-temperature of 13°C (55.4°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Tarifa are April, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

In Tarifa, Spain, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

In Tarifa, Spain, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Tarifa, in December, the average water temperature is 17.4°C (63.3°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 17.4°C (63.3°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

December has the shortest days of the year in Tarifa, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Tarifa, Spain, is 9h and 46min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 18:18 CET.

In Tarifa, Spain, the average sunshine duration in December is 8h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Tarifa, Spain, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average high temperature in December: 16.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (15°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (11.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average pressure in December: 1022.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1014.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (22km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (16.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April, September, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average rainfall in December: 46mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (79mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.8 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average sea temperature in December: 17.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (16°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Tarifa, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Tarifa, 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).