December weather - Summer 2024

Weather in December
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Average pressure in December
Average wind speed in December
Average humidity in December
Average rainfall in December
Average rainfall days in December
Average daylight in December
Average sunshine in December
Average sunshine days in December
Average UV index in December
Average cloud cover in December
Average visibility in December

The tall iconic building of the Basilica del Voto in Quito, Ecuador, with a view of the city in extension

Weather in December

With December, Quito receives lesser showers with average rainfall dropping to 203mm (7.99"), although temperatures remain moderate at around 15.8°C (60.4°F). The reduced rain allows the city to gear up for the many festivals and open-air events that mark Ecuadorian celebrations. While the cloud cover reminds one of November's rainfall, the city shines under the returning sunshine. The year concludes on a pleasant note with the commitment of a new year filled with weather patterns typical of the region. Despite the varying weather dynamics, Qito's beauty remains constant throughout the year.

Temperature

With December's arrival, Quito's weather records an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 15.8°C (60.4°F), marking no difference from November. In the month of December, Quito's average low-temperature falls to a chilly 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Humidity

In Quito, Ecuador, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Quito, during December, the rain falls for 29.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 203mm (7.99") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Quito, there are 322.7 rainfall days, and 1835mm (72.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of December, in Quito, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:21 -05.

Sunshine

In Quito, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Quito are January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Quito?

The high-temperature in Quito, Ecuador, during December is 15.8°C (60.4°F) and the low-temperature is 8.8°C (47.8°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Quito?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in Quito?

In Quito, in December, it is raining for 29.5 days, with typically 203mm (7.99") of accumulated precipitation.

When are the longest days in Quito?

With an average of 12h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Quito, Ecuador.

What is the average length of the day in December in Quito?

In December, the average day length in Quito, Ecuador, is 12h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Quito?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, in Quito, Ecuador, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:21 -05.

How long on average sun shines in December in Quito?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Quito?

January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Quito?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

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December

Jan

Average high temperature

15.8°C 60.4°F

16°C 60.8°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.6km/h 3.5mph

5.5km/h 3.4mph

5.4km/h 3.4mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.3

0.9

3.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Quito, Ecuador

Average high temperature in December: 15.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (15.6°C).

Average low temperature in December: 8.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (9.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.6°C).

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Average pressure in December
Quito, Ecuador

Average pressure in December: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Quito, Ecuador

Average wind speed in December: 4.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and April (4.3km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Quito, Ecuador

Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Quito, Ecuador

Average rainfall in December: 203mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (229mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (78mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Quito, Ecuador

Average rainfall days in December: 29.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (22.7 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Quito, Ecuador

Average daylight in December: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is August (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Quito, Ecuador

Average sunshine days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (4.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Quito, Ecuador

Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Quito, Ecuador

Average cloud cover in December: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are March, April and November (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Quito, Ecuador

Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (6km).

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December weather forecast
Quito, Ecuador

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