December weather forecastZarautz, Spain

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Zarautz, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 11.4°C (52.5°F) and 7.6°C (45.7°F).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Zarautz notes an average high-temperature of a fresh 11.4°C (52.5°F), nearly consistent with November's 13.6°C (56.5°F). December sees a slight dip to an average low temperature of 7.6°C (45.7°F) from the daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout December, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated. In Zarautz, during the entire year, the rain falls for 214.2 days and collects up to 837mm (32.95") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Zarautz. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.4 snowfall days, and 12mm (0.47") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F).
Note: Caution: 14.3°C (57.7°F) temperatures below 10°C (50°F) during swimming can result in intense cold shock and quickened breathing.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Zarautz.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:40 and sunset at 17:43 CET.

Sunshine

In Zarautz, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Zarautz are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Zarautz are 11.4°C (52.5°F) and 7.6°C (45.7°F) respectively.

In Zarautz, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In Zarautz, Spain, during December, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Zarautz. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

In Zarautz, the average seawater temperature in December is 14.3°C (57.7°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

December has the shortest days of the year in Zarautz, Spain, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

In Zarautz, Spain, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

On the first day of December in Zarautz, Spain, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:40 and sunset at 17:43 CET.

In Zarautz, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Zarautz, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Zarautz, Spain

  • Average high temperature in December: 11.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (17°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Zarautz, Spain

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Zarautz, Spain

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (16.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Zarautz, Spain

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Zarautz, Spain

  • Average rainfall in December: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (44mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Zarautz, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (14.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Zarautz, Spain

  • Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Zarautz, Spain

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Zarautz, Spain

  • Average sea temperature in December: 14.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (12.4°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zarautz, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Zarautz, Spain

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Zarautz, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Zarautz, Spain

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May and November (9km).