Sierra Nevada in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Sierra Nevada in december 2024
The weather in Sierra Nevada in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 83.9cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
16%
10%
6%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
64% of time
21%
5%
4%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
59% of time
23%
6%
6%
Weather at 3am
41°F
55%
17%
9%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sierra Nevada in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sierra Nevada in december.
The climate of Sierra Nevada in december is very bad
In december in Sierra Nevada, the climate is rather dry (with 3.7in of rainfall over 4 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 3.7in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is relatively cool there this month, but it is liveable when dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 52°F. The seasonal minimum is 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Sierra Nevada is 47°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Sierra Nevada in the month of december with a maximum record of 67°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2020. You can expect to have about 3 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 10% of time.
In december in Sierra Nevada, the days on average last 09:38. Sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset is at 17:57.
December: another location in Spain?
If you want to go to Spain in december, there are destinations with better weather than Sierra Nevada:
In december, Alicante, Malaga, Sevilla, Almeria, Benidorm and Cartagena have good weather.
Finally, Barcelona, Bilbao, Lloret de Mar, Salou, Valencia and A Coruña have a tolerable climate, but better than Sierra Nevada.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sierra Nevada in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 83.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.32km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:19 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:57 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:38 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Sierra Nevada in december 2023:
43°F to 47°F
34°F to 43°F
32°F to 45°F
43°F to 49°F
40°F to 47°F
40°F to 45°F
40°F to 54°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 58°F
47°F to 63°F
52°F to 67°F
54°F to 65°F
45°F to 50°F
32°F to 45°F
36°F to 49°F
36°F to 49°F
36°F to 49°F
32°F to 47°F
34°F to 49°F
38°F to 50°F
32°F to 47°F
40°F to 58°F
41°F to 58°F
40°F to 56°F
40°F to 54°F
40°F to 56°F
38°F to 50°F
40°F to 54°F
41°F to 54°F
41°F to 50°F
40°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in Spain in december
Cities near Sierra Nevada:
| Granada in december | very bad weather |
| El Ejido in december | tolerable weather |
| Motril in december | good weather |
| Roquetas de Mar in december | good weather |
| Almuñécar in december | good weather |
| Almeria in december | good weather |
| Nerja in december | good weather |
| Cabo de Gata in december | good weather |
| Jaén in december | very bad weather |
| Mojácar Playa in december | good weather |
| Malaga in december | good weather |
| Paraje Natural Torcal de Antequera in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Sierra Nevada
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Weather data for Sierra Nevada in december:
Weather data for Sierra Nevada for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sierra Nevada. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sierra Nevada can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Sierra Nevada.