December weather forecastValencia, Spain

Weather in December

December weather in Valencia denotes the official arrival of winter. The pinch of cold weather becomes more pronounced with the lowest sea temperatures of the year. The trend of decreasing daylight hours continues, making the days shorter. Despite the cool weather, the UV index remains at the same level as in November. The recurrence of rainfall remains unchanged compared to November, marking the end of the year with a balance between drier and wetter spells.

Temperature

As Valencia welcomes December, the average high-temperature is noted at a still enjoyable 17°C (62.6°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. During the month of December, the nighttime temperature in Valencia falls to an average of 8.1°C (46.6°F).

Rainfall

In Valencia, in December, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Valencia, there are 46 rainfall days, and 475mm (18.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Valencia, the average seawater temperature in December is 16.2°C (61.2°F).
Note: For swimming, a surface water temperature of 16.2°C (61.2°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).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of December, in Valencia, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 17:47 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Valencia, Spain, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Valencia are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.