Spain Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In December, Spain experiences cool temperatures throughout the country. The average temperature for Spain in December is 6.3°C (43.3°F), with highs of 11.2°C (52.1°F) and lows of 2.3°C (36.1°F). The coastal regions, such as Barcelona and Valencia, tend to be slightly warmer, while inland cities like Madrid and Seville can be colder. December is part of the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere, when the sun is at its lowest angle and provides the fewest hours of daylight. Spain is no exception, and December marks one of the months with the shortest days of the year. On average, Spain experiences around 9 hours of daylight per day in December, with the sun rising around 8:30 am and setting around 5:50 pm. The weather in Spain in December is relatively dry, with an average precipitation of 1.77 mm (0.07 inches) and a 22.6% chance of precipitation. There are typically 7 days of rain throughout the month, and snow is rare, especially in the southern regions. Spain experiences moderate winds in December, with an average speed of 13.7 km/h (8.5 mph) and gusts up to 21.8 km/h (13.6 mph). The most common weather condition in Spain in December is clear skies, with an average cloud cover of 39.9%. The humidity is relatively high, averaging 81.4%, which can make the air feel colder than it actually is, with an average “feels like” temperature of 5.6°C (42.0°F).
What is the temperature in Spain in December?
Average air temperature in Spain is 6.3°C (43.3°F) in December. The outside temperature in Spain feels like 5.6°C (42°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 11.2°C (52.1°F) and feels like 10.9°C (51.7°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 2.3°C (36.1°F) which feels like 1.1°C (34.1°F).
How hot is Spain in December?
The hot temperature in December in Spain rises to 14.1°C (57.4°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 81.4% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 14.1 °C (57.4°F). The average maximum temp in Spain is 11.2°C (57.4°F) during day time in December.
How cold is Spain in December?
The coldest temp in Spain in December drops to -1.8°C (28.8°F) during the cold nights. With 13.7km/h (8.5mph) winds and 81.4% humidity it feels like -3.9°C (25°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 2.3°C (36.1°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Spain in December?
Yes, it rains for 7 days in Spain in December averaging 1.77 mm of precipitation. Spain has a 22.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Spain throughout December?
Spain has 1.77 mm (0.07 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 7 days out of the entire month.
Is Spain windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Spain during December is 13.7km/h (8.5mph) and average windgust is 21.8km/h (13.6mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 30.2km/h (18.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Spain in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Spain.
What are the humidity levels in Spain in December?
The average humidity levels in Spain in December are 81.4%. Daily humidity levels in Spain range from 69.5% to 95.9% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Spain in December?
Spain has 9 hours 20 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Spain in December is at 8:30:08 and the sunset is at 17:50:41.
What is the cloud coverage in Spain in December?
Clouds cover 39.9% of the sky on average throughout December in Spain. The cloud coverage ranges from 0% to 97.5% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Spain?
The average UV index in Spain is 3.8 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 5.
What is the solar radiation in Spain in December?
The average solar radiation is 67 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Spain during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 12.2 W/m2 to 106.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Spain?
The average solar energy during December in Spain is 5.8 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1 MJ/m2, to 9.2 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Spain in December?
No, there are no risks for severe weather in Spain in December.
What is the air pressure in Spain in December?
On average the air pressure in Spain in December is 1024.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1002.4 mb to 1037.1 mb.
What is the visibility in Spain in December?
The average daylight visibility in Spain in December is 14 km (8.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 6 km (3.7 miles) to 17.9 km (11.1 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Spain in December?
The average dew point in Spain during December is 3°C (37.5°F).
Where is the data for Spain climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Spain in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- MADRI COLMENAR, SP
- BARAJAS, SP
- CUATRO VIENTOS, SP
- GETAFE, SP
- CW1784 Guadalajara ES
- FW7959 Villanueva Del Pardillo ES