December weather forecast
Peninsula de Rio de Oro, Western Sahara

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Weather in December

December brings Peninsula de Rio de Oro full circle back to winter temperatures. The daylight shrinks further to 10.7 hours, complementing the relaxed pace of life. A well-behaved sea temperature of 20°C (68°F) persists despite the evolving climatic fabric. The UV index of 5 indicates significantly reduced sun strength, yet individuals with sensitive skin should uphold their sun protection measures. December, therefore, constitutes a fitting closure to a year of dynamic weather patterns, promising fresh beginnings with the advent of a new year.

Temperature

The coldest period falls in January and December, when the average high-temperature reaches 22°C (71.6°F).

Rainfall

The wettest months are September and December, with an average 10mm (0.39") of rainfall.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 20°C (68°F).
Note: Most people do not take pleasure in swimming in water at 20°C (68°F). The difficulty of managing breathing increases as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 19:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 19:27 +01.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?
Temperatures reach their minimum during January and December, recording an average high-temperature of 22°C (71.6°F).
What are the temperatures in December?
Peninsula de Rio de Oro in December has an average high-temperature of 22°C (71.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 15°C (59°F).
What is the rainiest month?
The wettest months are September and December, with an average 10mm (0.39") of rainfall.
How much does it rain in December?
In Peninsula de Rio de Oro, in December, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the sea temperature in December?
In December, the average sea temperature is 20°C (68°F). Swimming in 20°C (68°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?
The month with the shortest days in Peninsula de Rio de Oro is December, with an average of 10h and 42min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Peninsula de Rio de Oro have in December?
In Peninsula de Rio de Oro, the average day length in December is 10h and 42min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 19:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 19:27 +01.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
With an average of 7.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.3h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
With an average maximum UV index of 5, December is the month with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December?
In Peninsula de Rio de Oro, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Peninsula de Rio de Oro, Western Sahara
  • Average high temperature in December: 22°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (27°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (22°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July, August, September and October (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13°C).

Average rainfall in December
Peninsula de Rio de Oro, Western Sahara
  • Average rainfall in December: 10mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are September and December (10mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Peninsula de Rio de Oro, Western Sahara
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and July (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Peninsula de Rio de Oro, Western Sahara
  • Average sea temperature in December: 20°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July, August, September, October and November (21°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (18°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Peninsula de Rio de Oro, Western Sahara
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average UV index in December
Peninsula de Rio de Oro, Western Sahara
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 5).

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