7/6/2023 0 Comments Weather santa cruz december![]() According to Pliny the Younger, Amazigh king Juba II sent an expedition to the Canary Islands and Madeira he named the Canary Islands for the particularly ferocious dogs ( canaria) on the island. The island's indigenous people, the Guanche Berbers, referred to the island as Achinet or Chenet in their language (variant spellings are found in the literature). The name Tenerife likely comes from Tamazight but there's no consensus on its correct interpretation. Tenerife also has the largest number of endemic species in Europe. Another geographical feature of the island, the Macizo de Anaga (massif), has been designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2015. It is also the third-largest volcano in the world, when measured from its base. It includes Mount Teide, which has the highest elevation in Spain, and the highest elevation among all the islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Teide National Park, located in the center of the island, is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tenerife is served by two airports Tenerife North Airport and Tenerife South Airport. It was the capital of the Canary Islands before Santa Cruz replaced it in 1833. ![]() It is the second most populous city on the island, and the third most populous in the archipelago. The city of La Laguna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1792 in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, it is the oldest university in the Canaries. The island is home to the University of La Laguna. Santa Cruz contains the modern Auditorio de Tenerife, the architectural symbol of the Canary Islands. (After the 1833 territorial division of Spain, until 1927, Santa Cruz de Tenerife was the sole capital of the Canary Islands). This has been the arrangement since 1927, when the Crown ordered it. The two cities are both home to governmental institutions, such as the offices of the presidency and the ministries. That city and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are the co-capitals of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. The capital of the island, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is also the seat of the island council ( cabildo insular). It is one of the most important tourist destinations in Spain and the world, hosting one of the world's largest carnivals, the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Īpproximately five million tourists visit Tenerife each year it is the most visited island in the archipelago. With a land area of 2,034 square kilometres (785 sq mi) and a population of 978,100 inhabitants as of January 2022, it is also the most populous island of Spain and of Macaronesia. It is home to 43% of the total population of the archipelago. Tenerife ( / ˌ t ɛ n ə ˈ r iː f/ Spanish: formerly spelled Teneriffe) is the largest and most populous island of the Canary Islands. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.Altitude map of Tenerife, with the highest altitude (Mount Teide) in blue and the lowest (sea level) in black The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. ![]() Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in December interpret into the following advice: A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person. UV indexIn Santa Cruz, California, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. SunshineWith an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Santa Cruz. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST. ![]() On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. DaylightThe month with the shortest days in Santa Cruz is December, with an average of 9h and 40min of daylight. Even a few minutes in 55.4☏ (13☌) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50☏ (10☌) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique. Note: Swimming in 55.6☏ (13.1☌) is considered life-threatening. Ocean temperatureIn December, the average ocean temperature in Santa Cruz, California, is 55.6☏ (13.1☌). RainfallThe month with the most rainfall in Santa Cruz is December, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. HumidityIn December, the average relative humidity in Santa Cruz is 71%. TemperatureDecember is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 57.2☏ (14☌) and an average low-temperature of 46.2☏ (7.9☌). December, the first month of the winter in Santa Cruz, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.2☏ (14☌) and 46.2☏ (7.9☌). ![]()
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