December weather forecastCalama, Chile

December

Weather in December

Capping off the year, December in Calama persists with the warmth and bright sunny days. December emulates November's highest temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F), further echoing the pleasure this Chilean city offers to its residents and rare visitors. With clear visibility of up to 10km (6.2mi), Calama in December is as clear and bright as a starlit sky. Given the agreeable conditions, this end-of-the-year period proves ideal for cherishing the unabridged weather experiences provided by the Chilean city.

Temperature

The warmest months in Calama, Chile, are January, November and December, with an average high-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 35%.

Rainfall

March, April, September through December are months without rainfall.

Snowfall

In Calama, Chile, snow does not fall in January through April, June, August through December.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Calama.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 20:07. On the last day of December, in Calama, Chile, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 20:23 -03.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Calama is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Calama's temperature peaks during January, November and December, with an average high-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Calama are 24.1°C (75.4°F) and 9.8°C (49.6°F) respectively.

In December, the average relative humidity in Calama, Chile, is 35%.

In Calama, Chile, rain does not fall in March, April, September through December.

In Calama, Chile, in December, it doesn't rain. In January, it rains.

In Calama, snow does not fall in January through April, June, August through December.

With an average of 13h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Calama.

In December, the average day length in Calama is 13h and 29min.

On the first day of December in Calama, Chile, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 20:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 20:23 -03.

In Calama, Chile, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.9h.

The months with the highest UV index in Calama are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Calama is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

24.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16km/h

16.2km/h

15.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

0.5

1.8

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

30.5

29.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

11%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in December
Calama, Chile

Average high temperature in December: 24.1°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January, November and December (24.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (18.7°C).

Average low temperature in December: 9.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6°C).

Average pressure in December
Calama, Chile

Average pressure in December: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Calama, Chile

Average wind speed in December: 12.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (10km/h).

Average humidity in December
Calama, Chile

Average humidity in December: 35%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (50%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (20%).

Average rainfall in December
Calama, Chile

Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (3mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, April, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Calama, Chile

Average rainfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (2.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Calama, Chile

Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Calama, Chile

Average daylight in December: 13h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

Average sunshine in December: 9h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April and September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Calama, Chile

Average sunshine days in December: 30.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (25.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Calama, Chile

Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Calama, Chile

Average cloud cover in December: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 14).
The months with the least cloud cover are August, September and November (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in December
Calama, Chile

Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).