December weather forecastAchacachi, Bolivia

December

Weather in December

December sees a slight drop in the average maximum temperature to 12.2°C (54°F) as it ushers in the winter season in Achacachi. The uptick in rainfall amounts indicates the return of heavier precipitation as the wet season commences. The peak hours of sunshine continue to disappoint, leading to shorter, darker days. The milder wind speeds accompany the more amiable temperatures to offer moderate weather. As the year rounds up, the increase in snowfall days signifies the dawn of another cold spell in the city.

Temperature

The onset of December manifests an average high-temperature of a fresh 12.2°C (54°F), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 5.7°C (42.3°F) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Achacachi, in December, during 28.8 rainfall days, 184mm (7.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 269.9 rainfall days, and 1197mm (47.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. The month with the least snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Achacachi.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 19:10 -04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 10h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Achacachi in December has an average high-temperature of 12.2°C (54°F) and an average low-temperature of 5.7°C (42.3°F).

In Achacachi, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In December, the rain falls for 28.8 days. Throughout December, 184mm (7.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the least snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of snow.

In Achacachi, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 9mm (0.35") of snow.

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 6min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 13h and 4min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 19:10 -04.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 10h.

January, February, June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Achacachi, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Achacachi, Bolivia

  • Average high temperature in December: 12.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (13.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (5.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Achacachi, Bolivia

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Achacachi, Bolivia

  • Average wind speed in December: 9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are September and October (9.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Achacachi, Bolivia

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Achacachi, Bolivia

  • Average rainfall in December: 184mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (185mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Achacachi, Bolivia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 28.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (12.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Achacachi, Bolivia

  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (80mm).
The month with the least snowfall is December (9mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Achacachi, Bolivia

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (8.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is December (0.5 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Achacachi, Bolivia

  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 6min

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: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Achacachi, Bolivia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (10.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Achacachi, Bolivia

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, June and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Achacachi, Bolivia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Achacachi, Bolivia

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and March (8km).