December weather forecast
Arequipa, Peru

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Weather in December

December's weather in Arequipa brings a cooler climate with a noticeable drop in temperature from 17.9°C (64.2°F) in November to 16.8°C (62.2°F). Despite this, Arequipa retains its radiant sunlight and clear weather, with longer hours of daylight compared to most of the previous months. With a moderate increase in relative humidity and rainfall, the city transitions into the wetter season, marking the end of the drier part of the year. December holds its charm with a pleasant balance of warm days and cool nights, fittingly wrapping up the year in Arequipa.

Temperature

December's weather records an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 16.8°C (62.2°F), showing little deviation from November. Arequipa records a mean low-temperature of 10.2°C (50.4°F) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 84.2 rainfall days, and 260mm (10.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:22 -05.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.1h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Arequipa.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Arequipa, Peru. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Arequipa in December?

During December, Arequipa experiences an average high-temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F) and a low-temperature of 10.2°C (50.4°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Arequipa?

The average relative humidity in December in Arequipa is 64%.

How much does it rain in Arequipa in December?

In Arequipa, Peru, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.

When are the longest days in Arequipa?

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 6min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Arequipa is 13h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Arequipa?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:22 -05.

What month has the most sunshine in Arequipa?

December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Arequipa?

In Arequipa, the average sunshine duration in December is 11.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Arequipa?

The months with the highest UV index in Arequipa, Peru, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Arequipa?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Arequipa?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Arequipa, Peru

Average temperature in December - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (17.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (15.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (10.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.7°C).

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Average pressure in December
Arequipa, Peru

Average pressure in December - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.1mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1018.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and December (1015.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Arequipa, Peru

Average wind speed in December - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.5km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Arequipa, Peru

Average humidity in December - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (35%).

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Average rainfall in December
Arequipa, Peru

Average rainfall in December - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average rainfall in December: 20mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (81mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Arequipa, Peru

Average rainfall days in December - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arequipa, Peru

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Arequipa, Peru

Average sunshine days in December - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Arequipa, Peru

Average UV index in December - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average UV index in December: 4

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Arequipa, Peru

Average cloud cover in December - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 3).

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Average visibility in December
Arequipa, Peru

Average visibility in December - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (9km).

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