December weather forecast
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal

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Weather in December

December brings Povoa de Varzim to the conclusion of the year with typical winter weather. With respect to other months, December witnesses shorter days and cooler weather. However, despite being winter, average temperatures still range between a pleasant 9.6°C (49.3°F) and 14°C (57.2°F). The city's geographical position along Portugal's coastline helps moderate the winter chill, offering a milder climate in comparison to inland regions. Thus, while the year ends on a cooler note, winter in Povoa de Varzim is still relatively warm, welcoming the new year with soft sunshine.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Povoa de Varzim records an average high-temperature of a still moderate 14°C (57.2°F), closely related to the 15.4°C (59.7°F) observed in November. In Povoa de Varzim, the average low-temperature during December nights tends to settle at a frosty 9.6°C (49.3°F), indicating a slight drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

In Povoa de Varzim, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Povoa de Varzim, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 106mm (4.17") of accumulated precipitation. In Povoa de Varzim, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.4 days and collects up to 762mm (30") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 15.6°C (60.1°F).
Note: Swimming is not an enjoyable activity for the majority when the water is at 15.6°C (60.1°F). The difficulty of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of December, in Povoa de Varzim, Portugal, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 17:15 WET.

Sunshine

In Povoa de Varzim, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Povoa de Varzim?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Povoa de Varzim, is 14°C (57.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 9.6°C (49.3°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Povoa de Varzim?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Povoa de Varzim in December?

In Povoa de Varzim, Portugal, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 106mm (4.17") of precipitation.

How cold is the water in December in Povoa de Varzim?

In Povoa de Varzim, the average seawater temperature in December is 15.6°C (60.1°F). For most, swimming in 15.6°C (60.1°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

What is the month with the shortest days in Povoa de Varzim?

December has the shortest days of the year in Povoa de Varzim, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Povoa de Varzim?

In Povoa de Varzim, Portugal, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Povoa de Varzim?

On the first day of December in Povoa de Varzim, sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 17:15 WET.

How long on average sun shines in December in Povoa de Varzim?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Povoa de Varzim?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Povoa de Varzim.

What is the UV index reading in December in Povoa de Varzim?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal

Average temperature in December - Povoa de Varzim, Portugal
  • Average high temperature in December: 14°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (8.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal

Average pressure in December - Povoa de Varzim, Portugal
  • Average pressure in December: 1022.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal

Average wind speed in December - Povoa de Varzim, Portugal
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (11.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal

Average humidity in December - Povoa de Varzim, Portugal
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal

Average rainfall in December - Povoa de Varzim, Portugal
  • Average rainfall in December: 106mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal

Average rainfall days in December - Povoa de Varzim, Portugal
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.3 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal

Average sea temperature in December - Povoa de Varzim, Portugal
  • Average sea temperature in December: 15.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (18.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (13.8°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Povoa de Varzim, Portugal
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal

Average sunshine days in December - Povoa de Varzim, Portugal
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal

Average UV index in December - Povoa de Varzim, Portugal
  • 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, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal

Average cloud cover in December - Povoa de Varzim, Portugal
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal

Average visibility in December - Povoa de Varzim, Portugal
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

Povoa de Varzim, Portugal

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