Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival in Santa Maria, Cape Verde, shows an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.1°C (75.4°F), hardly different from the previous month. Santa Maria sustains an average of approximately a still moderately hot 23.1°C (73.6°F) during December nights, with little variation from daytime highs.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%.Rainfall
December is the last month it rains. During 1.2 rainfall days, in December, Santa Maria aggregates 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Santa Maria, there are 37.7 rainfall days, and 90mm (3.54") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Santa Maria, the average seawater temperature in December is 24.3°C (75.7°F).Note: Swimming in 24.3°C (75.7°F) water can be enjoyable based on one's cold tolerance and conditions like sunshine, wind, and ambient temperature. (Olympic swimmers compete in waters between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).)
Daylight
With an average of 11h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:09 -01.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Santa Maria, Cape Verde, is 8.3h.UV index
January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Santa Maria. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Caution! The Sun's UV intensity grows with reflections off sand and water.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
- Average high temperature in December: 24.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (26.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (21.6°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is September (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (20.6°C).
Average pressure in December
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
- Average pressure in December: 1015.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1013mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
- Average wind speed in December: 27.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (30.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (17.9km/h).
Average humidity in December
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
- Average humidity in December: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
- Average rainfall in December: 2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (35mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
- Average rainfall days in December: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
- Average sea temperature in December: 24.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is October (27.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (22.4°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 8h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
- Average sunshine days in December: 28.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (29.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (18.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
- Average UV index in December: 6
The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in December
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in December
Santa Maria, 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).
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
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