December weather forecast
Alcatraz, Cape Verde

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Weather in December

December in Alcatraz concludes the calendar year with a reduction in both temperature and rainfall from November. The city revels in clear skies with a decreased cloud% down to 20%. Despite this, the city does not entirely lose out on its tropical charm, courtesy of the enduring sunshine. The month of December gifts its residents and visiting tourists a moderately warm and captivating end to the year.

Temperature

The advent of December observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.5°C (77.9°F), nearly identical to November's 27°C (80.6°F). In December, Alcatraz's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a slight decrease, stabilizing at an average of 23°C (73.4°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Alcatraz, in December, during 1.4 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Alcatraz, there are 54.1 rainfall days, and 149mm (5.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Alcatraz is December, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:12 -01.

Sunshine

In Alcatraz, the average sunshine in December is 9.4h.

UV index

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
Updated: Jan 26, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Alcatraz in December?

The high-temperature in Alcatraz, Cape Verde, during December is 25.5°C (77.9°F) and the low-temperature is 23°C (73.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in November is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Alcatraz?

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

How many days does it rain in December in Alcatraz?

In Alcatraz, during December, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Alcatraz?

December has the shortest days of the year in Alcatraz, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Alcatraz is 11h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Alcatraz?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:12 -01.

How long on average sun shines in December in Alcatraz?

In Alcatraz, Cape Verde, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Alcatraz?

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Alcatraz?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Alcatraz, Cape Verde

Average temperature in December - Alcatraz, Cape Verde
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (23.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Alcatraz, Cape Verde

Average pressure in December - Alcatraz, Cape Verde
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Alcatraz, Cape Verde

Average wind speed in December - Alcatraz, Cape Verde
  • Average wind speed in December: 23.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (25.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).

Average humidity in December
Alcatraz, Cape Verde

Average humidity in December - Alcatraz, Cape Verde
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Alcatraz, Cape Verde

Average rainfall in December - Alcatraz, Cape Verde
  • Average rainfall in December: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (50mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and May (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Alcatraz, Cape Verde

Average rainfall days in December - Alcatraz, Cape Verde
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.7 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alcatraz, Cape Verde

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alcatraz, Cape Verde
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alcatraz, Cape Verde

Average sunshine days in December - Alcatraz, Cape Verde
  • Average sunshine days in December: 28.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Alcatraz, Cape Verde

Average UV index in December - Alcatraz, Cape Verde
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Alcatraz, Cape Verde

Average cloud cover in December - Alcatraz, Cape Verde
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Alcatraz, Cape Verde

Average visibility in December - Alcatraz, Cape Verde
  • 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).

Alcatraz, Cape Verde

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