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Castril Weather in December

Castril in December

The short of it: Castril in December averages a high of 11 °C (52 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 9 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 11° · low 1° · rain 56 mm · daylight 9 h 33 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & September

December in Castril brings afternoons near 11° and nights around 1°, with about 56 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 11°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 56 mm.

The sun is up for about 9 h 33 min in mid-December, 31 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Castril runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Pozo Alcón, 17 km to the SW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Castril, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 33 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Pozo AlcónAndalusia17 km SW13°2°53 mm
HuéscarAndalusia21 km E12°1°53 mm
CazorlaAndalusia24 km NW11°2°56 mm
QuesadaAndalusia26 km WNW13°3°52 mm
Peal de BecerroAndalusia33 km WNW14°3°50 mm
BazaAndalusia34 km S12°2°49 mm
CanilesAndalusia40 km S12°2°49 mm
VillacarrilloAndalusia44 km NW13°3°51 mm

The Almanac · Castril Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 11°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 56 mm.

Climate of Castril by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°0°45 mm12 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
February12°1°39 mm13 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
March16°3°43 mm13 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
April18°5°44 mm14 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°9°33 mm12 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
June30°14°15 mm12 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
July35°17°4.0 mm12 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦
August34°17°7.0 mm11 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦
September28°12°26 mm11 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°8°48 mm11 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
November14°3°54 mm11 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦
December11°1°56 mm12 km/h9 h 33 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Castril in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Castril in December?

Days average 11 °C (52 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 11°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 56 mm.

Is December a good time to visit Castril?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Castril in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 33 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 46 min.

Does it snow in Castril in December?

Hardly — December nights average 1 °C (34 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Castril in December?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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