December weather forecast
Vila Real, Portugal

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Weather in December

Vila Real's December weather is noticeably colder as winter sets in. This month records the highest amounts of rainfall, with 49mm (1.93") precipitation, painting the cityscape with frequent showers. Frosts become a common sight, marking the return of snowfall with a light dusting of 3mm (0.12"). Compared to the temperate November weather, December brings in a chilling end to the year. Despite the cold, beautiful snowy landscapes prevail, wrapping the year on a high, wintry note.

Temperature

The transition from November to December sees an average high-temperature of a still cool 10.1°C (50.2°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Throughout December, Vila Real's nights cool down to an average of 3.2°C (37.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Vila Real is December, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Vila Real are January through March, November and December. In Vila Real, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 3mm (0.12") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 1.8 snowfall days, and 14mm (0.55") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Vila Real, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 17:11 WET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Vila Real is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 2, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us | Weather Forecasting | Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Vila Real?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Vila Real, is 10.1°C (50.2°F), while the average low-temperature is 3.2°C (37.8°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Vila Real?

In Vila Real, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

What is the rainiest month in Vila Real?

The month with the most rainfall in Vila Real, Portugal, is December, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Vila Real?

In Vila Real, Portugal, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Vila Real in December?

In Vila Real, Portugal, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Vila Real?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Vila Real.

What is the average length of the day in December in Vila Real?

In Vila Real, Portugal, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Vila Real?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 17:11 WET.

How long on average sun shines in December in Vila Real?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Vila Real is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Vila Real?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Vila Real?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Vila Real is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Vila Real, Portugal

Average temperature in December - Vila Real, Portugal
  • Average high temperature in December: 10.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Vila Real, Portugal

Average pressure in December - Vila Real, Portugal
  • Average pressure in December: 1022.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Vila Real, Portugal

Average wind speed in December - Vila Real, Portugal
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Vila Real, Portugal

Average humidity in December - Vila Real, Portugal
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Vila Real, Portugal

Average rainfall in December - Vila Real, Portugal
  • Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (8mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Vila Real, Portugal

Average rainfall days in December - Vila Real, Portugal
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vila Real, Portugal

Average snowfall in December - Vila Real, Portugal
  • Average snowfall in December: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Vila Real, Portugal

Average snowfall days in December - Vila Real, Portugal
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Vila Real, Portugal

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Vila Real, Portugal
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vila Real, Portugal

Average sunshine days in December - Vila Real, Portugal
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Vila Real, Portugal

Average UV index in December - Vila Real, Portugal
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Vila Real, Portugal

Average cloud cover in December - Vila Real, Portugal
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Vila Real, Portugal

Average visibility in December - Vila Real, Portugal
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (6km).

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