The weather in December in Cantabria

It's cool to moderate in December in Cantabria with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? December isn’t a good month to be in Cantabria. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Cantabria, Spain. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 23°C in 2019, Cantabria reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 143 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for Cantabria

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cantabria. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Cantabria New York
Average temperature 15°C 9°C
Max. temperature 18°C 12°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 143 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 18 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Cantabria with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 9°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 10°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Cantabria is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Cantabria, Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Cantabria

Temperature in December in Cantabria over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Cantabria, Spain. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Cantabria

Total precipitation in December in Cantabria over the years

Daily UV index in December in Cantabria

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Cantabria, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Cantabria by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cantabria. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.