December weather forecast
Artigas Base, Antarctica

December in Artigas Base traverses towards the peak of Antarctica's brief summer season. The weather experiences maximum daylight hours, totalling up to 19.6, accompanying the festive season's cheer. Mild weather settings and longer daylight hours enrich the beauty of the frozen landscape. With sunshine extending for 19 hours, December, from -27°C (-16.6°F) to -29°C (-20.2°F), offers a slightly more temperate environment. The climatic pendulum gradually swings back towards decreasing daylight hours as the year closes.

Temperature

Artigas Base experiences a clear temperature upsurge in December, with average high-temperatures moving from a dangerously cold -36°C (-32.8°F) in November to a still life-threatening cold -27°C (-16.6°F). Artigas Base's nighttime average temperature in December drops marginally from the daytime highs, settling at a still life-threatening cold -29°C (-20.2°F).

Daylight

With an average of 19h and 36min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Artigas Base.
On the first day of December in Artigas Base, sunrise is at 19:13 and sunset at 14:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 19:10 and sunset at 14:47 NZDT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Artigas Base is 19h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.