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Macael Weather in December

Macael in December

The short of it: Macael in December averages a high of 13 °C (56 °F) and a low of 3 °C (37 °F), with 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 9 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 13° · low 3° · rain 39 mm · daylight 9 h 36 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: October & May

Thirty years of records give Macael an average December high of 13°, a low of 3° and some 39 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 13°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 39 mm.

The sun is up for about 9 h 36 min in mid-December, 30 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates December 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and May.

Against its neighbours, Macael runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Olula del Río, 2 km to the N, is 2° warmer by day.

December in Macael, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 36 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Olula del RíoAndalusia2 km N15°4°34 mm
CantoriaAndalusia10 km ENE15°5°32 mm
TíjolaAndalusia12 km W14°3°40 mm
La MojoneraAndalusia13 km WSW11°1°48 mm
AlboxAndalusia15 km ENE15°4°33 mm
OriaAndalusia17 km N12°1°50 mm
SerónAndalusia18 km W13°2°44 mm
ArboleasAndalusia20 km E16°5°29 mm

The Almanac · Macael Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like November: highs about 13°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 39 mm.

Climate of Macael by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January12°2°37 mm11 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
February14°2°32 mm12 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
March17°5°36 mm13 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
April20°7°32 mm14 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°11°27 mm12 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
June30°15°13 mm12 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
July34°18°3.0 mm11 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦
August33°18°5.0 mm10 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦
September28°14°23 mm11 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October22°10°34 mm10 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November16°5°36 mm11 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
December13°3°39 mm11 km/h9 h 36 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Macael in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Macael in December?

Days average 13 °C (56 °F) and nights 3 °C (37 °F), with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 13°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 39 mm.

Is December a good time to visit Macael?

The Almanac gives December 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are October and May.

How long are the days in Macael in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 36 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 43 min.

Does it snow in Macael in December?

Hardly — December nights average 3 °C (37 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Macael in December?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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