December weather forecast
Rio Gallegos, Argentina

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Weather in December

The weather transition from November to December in Rio Gallegos marks the arrival of the summer season. Extended daylight hours and rising sea temperatures contribute to the overall festive mood of the city. December enjoys ample sunshine; however, it is accompanied by increased rainfall. The end of the year is complimented by the warmest sea temperature of 9.6°C (49.3°F), most ideal for coastal activities. The city greets the upcoming year with energetic atmospheres under the colorful summer sky, awaiting the ever dynamic weather patterns of the upcoming year.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in Rio Gallegos during December is a still enjoyable 18.6°C (65.5°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. During the month of December, Rio Gallegos's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 6.8°C (44.2°F).

Humidity

December is the least humid month in Rio Gallegos, with an average relative humidity of 53%.

Rainfall

In Rio Gallegos, in December, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 91 rainfall days, and 242mm (9.53") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Rio Gallegos, Argentina, snow does not fall in January through March, November and December.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 9.6°C (49.3°F).
Note: Beware of 9.6°C (49.3°F) waters at 13°C (55.4°F), they're uninviting, and a dip below 10°C (50°F) has risks of breath loss and cold shock, contingent on health.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Rio Gallegos, with an average of 16h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Rio Gallegos, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 21:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 21:57 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Rio Gallegos in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Rio Gallegos, is 18.6°C (65.5°F), while the low-temperature averages to 6.8°C (44.2°F).

What is the least humid month in Rio Gallegos?

The least humid month in Rio Gallegos, Argentina, is December, with an average relative humidity of 53%.

What is the average humidity in December in Rio Gallegos?

The average relative humidity in December in Rio Gallegos is 53%.

How much does it rain in Rio Gallegos in December?

In December, in Rio Gallegos, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout December, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Rio Gallegos?

January through March, November and December are months without snowfall in Rio Gallegos, Argentina.

What is the sea water temperature in December in Rio Gallegos?

In December, the average sea temperature in Rio Gallegos, Argentina, is 9.6°C (49.3°F). Swimming in 9.6°C (49.3°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

When are the longest days in Rio Gallegos?

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 16h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Rio Gallegos have in December?

In Rio Gallegos, the average day length in December is 16h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Rio Gallegos?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 21:35. On the last day of the month, in Rio Gallegos, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 21:57 -03.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rio Gallegos?

In Rio Gallegos, Argentina, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.
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Average temperature in December
Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Average temperature in December - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average high temperature in December: 18.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (19.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (7.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.2°C).

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Average humidity in December
Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Average humidity in December - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average humidity in December: 53%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (53%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Average rainfall in December - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average rainfall in December: 24.7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (33.2mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (11.5mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Average rainfall days in December - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (5 days).

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Average snowfall days in December
Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Average snowfall days in December - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are June, July and August (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, November and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Average sea temperature in December - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average sea temperature in December: 9.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (4.8°C).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average daylight in December: 16h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

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Rio Gallegos, Argentina

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