December weather forecast
Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil

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Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a warm month in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil, with temperature in the range of an average low of 17.8°C (64°F) and an average high of 29°C (84.2°F).

Temperature

The onset of December marks an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F), hardly differing from November's 26.3°C (79.3°F). During December, Santa Cruz do Sul's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 17.8°C (64°F).

Heat index

Throughout December, the heat index is calculated to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.

Humidity

The least humid month in Santa Cruz do Sul is December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil, in December, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. In Santa Cruz do Sul, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.1 days and collects up to 1008mm (39.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:33 -03.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil, is December, with an average of 8.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Santa Cruz do Sul are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in December leads to these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is December in Santa Cruz do Sul?

December temperatures in Santa Cruz do Sul vary between a high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F) and a low-temperature of 17.8°C (64°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in December is calculated to be 34°C (93.2°F).

What is the least humid month in Santa Cruz do Sul?

The least humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December in Santa Cruz do Sul?

The average relative humidity in December in Santa Cruz do Sul is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Santa Cruz do Sul?

In Santa Cruz do Sul, in December, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation.

When are the longest days in Santa Cruz do Sul?

The month with the longest days in Santa Cruz do Sul is December, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Cruz do Sul have in December?

The average day length in December in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil, is 14h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Santa Cruz do Sul?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:33 -03.

What month has the most sunshine in Santa Cruz do Sul?

December has the most sunshine of the year in Santa Cruz do Sul, with an average of 8.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Cruz do Sul have in December?

In Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil, the average sunshine duration in December is 8.6h.

When is the highest UV index in Santa Cruz do Sul?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Santa Cruz do Sul?

In Santa Cruz do Sul, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil

Average temperature in December - Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
  • Average high temperature in December: 29°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (29.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.2°C).

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Average pressure in December
Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil

Average pressure in December - Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil

Average wind speed in December - Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
  • Average wind speed in December: 10km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (9.3km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil

Average humidity in December - Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil

Average rainfall in December - Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
  • Average rainfall in December: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (64mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (11.8 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and September (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil

Average UV index in December - Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July and August (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil

Average visibility in December - Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, June, July, August, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, September and October (8km).

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