December weather forecast
Tarragona, Spain

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Weather in December

Welcoming the final month, December in Tarragona, Spain stirs up noticeably cold weather conditions, signaling a move towards the chilly grasp of winter. With pressure levels comparatively high, the average atmospheric pressure is recorded at 1021mb. The destination experiences shorter days and an appreciable decrease in daylight and sunshine hours. The near-freezing temperatures indicate the move away from autumn’s remnants, rather steering towards the cold months lying ahead. Above all, December indicates the end of the weather calendar, rounding off the year with the onset of significantly low temperatures.

Temperature

Tarragona's December reports an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 13.4°C (56.1°F), exhibiting a minor difference from November. In December, Tarragona temperatures settle at a low of 9.2°C (48.6°F) during the nights, reflecting a minor change from daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Tarragona is 70%.

Rainfall

In Tarragona, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 20mm (0.79") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 114.8 rainfall days, and 354mm (13.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Tarragona, Spain, snow does not fall in April through December.

Sea temperature

In Tarragona, the average seawater temperature in December is 15.5°C (59.9°F).
Note: The enjoyment of swimming decreases for most when the surface water temperature is 15.5°C (59.9°F). Breathing control becomes increasingly challenging as temperatures descend below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:01 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 17:36 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Tarragona is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Tarragona?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Tarragona, is 13.4°C (56.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 9.2°C (48.6°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Tarragona?

In Tarragona, Spain, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

How many days does it rain in December in Tarragona?

In Tarragona, Spain, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Tarragona?

April through December are months without snowfall in Tarragona, Spain.

Does it snow in Tarragona in December?

In Tarragona, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the sea water temperature in December in Tarragona?

In Tarragona, the average seawater temperature in December is 15.5°C (59.9°F). Swimming in 15.5°C (59.9°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 Tarragona?

December has the shortest days of the year in Tarragona, Spain, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Tarragona?

In Tarragona, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Tarragona?

On the first day of December in Tarragona, sunrise is at 08:01 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 17:36 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Tarragona?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Tarragona?

In Tarragona, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

How high is the UV index in December in Tarragona?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Tarragona, Spain

Average temperature in December - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average high temperature in December: 13.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (7.8°C).

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Average pressure in December
Tarragona, Spain

Average pressure in December - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average pressure in December: 1021mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Tarragona, Spain

Average wind speed in December - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.7km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Tarragona, Spain

Average humidity in December - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (72%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, June and November (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Tarragona, Spain

Average rainfall in December - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average rainfall in December: 20mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Tarragona, Spain

Average rainfall days in December - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Tarragona, Spain

Average snowfall in December - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Tarragona, Spain

Average snowfall days in December - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Tarragona, Spain

Average sea temperature in December - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average sea temperature in December: 15.5°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 (13.2°C).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Tarragona, Spain

Average sunshine days in December - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13 days).

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Average UV index in December
Tarragona, Spain

Average UV index in December - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Tarragona, Spain

Average cloud cover in December - Tarragona, Spain
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Tarragona, Spain

Average visibility in December - Tarragona, 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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