December weather forecastSalta, Argentina

December
Weather in December
In December, Salta anticipates a cocktail of weather patterns with heightened precipitation and receded temperatures. Both cloudbursts and sunshine contest, offering a unique blend of weather conditions. The scenario of rainfall reaching its second highest measure of the year - 89mm (3.5") - draws attention. The culmination of the year anticipates a reduced temperature trend, lesser daylight hours and a broadened cloud coverage, closing the year's weather cycle on a gathered note.Temperature
Salta experiences its highest average temperatures in December, reaching a peak of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and a minimum of 14.8°C (58.6°F).Humidity
In Salta, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.Rainfall
In Salta, in December, during 21 rainfall days, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Salta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.6 days and collects up to 541mm (21.3") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, August through December are months without snowfall in Salta.Daylight
December has the longest days of the year in Salta, with an average of 13h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 19:57. On the last day of December, in Salta, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 20:14 -03.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 9.1h.UV index
January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Salta. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Average temperature in December
Salta, Argentina
- Average high temperature in December: 24.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.5°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.7°C).
Average pressure in December
Salta, Argentina
- Average pressure in December: 1010.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1010.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Salta, Argentina
- Average wind speed in December: 8.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (7.3km/h).
Average humidity in December
Salta, Argentina
- Average humidity in December: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).
Average rainfall in December
Salta, Argentina
- Average rainfall in December: 89mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (105mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (2mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Salta, Argentina
- Average rainfall days in December: 21 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Salta, Argentina
- Average snowfall in December: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is July (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Salta, Argentina
- Average snowfall days in December: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Salta, Argentina
- Average daylight in December: 13h and 36min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Salta, Argentina
- Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Salta, Argentina
- Average UV index in December: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is May (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Salta, Argentina
- Average cloud cover in December: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in December
Salta, Argentina
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and April (8km).





