December weather forecastCoquimbo, Chile

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Coquimbo, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.3°C (59.5°F) and 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Coquimbo's weather records an average high-temperature of an agreeable 20.5°C (68.9°F), marking little difference from November's 19.9°C (67.8°F). An average low-temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F) marks the month of December in Coquimbo, Chile.

Humidity

In Coquimbo, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

January, November and December are months without rainfall in Coquimbo.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 16.7°C (62.1°F).
Note: When the surface water temperature is 16.7°C (62.1°F), most do not enjoy swimming. Breathing control becomes more complex as temperatures drop below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 0min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 20:32. On the last day of December, in Coquimbo, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 20:49 -03.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Coquimbo are January, February and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In Coquimbo, Chile, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in December translates into these instructions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

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

During December, Coquimbo experiences an average high-temperature of 20.5°C (68.9°F) and a low-temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Coquimbo, Chile, is 72%.

In Coquimbo, rain does not fall in January, November and December.

In Coquimbo, the average seawater temperature in December is 16.7°C (62.1°F). Swimming in 16.7°C (62.1°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Coquimbo is 14h and 2min.

On the first day of December in Coquimbo, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 20:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 20:49 -03.

The months with the most sunshine in Coquimbo are January, February and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Coquimbo is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

19.9°C

20.5°C

22°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.8km/h

14.4km/h

13.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

0.3

0.8

0.7

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

28.9

29.1

29.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

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Average temperature in December
Coquimbo, Chile

Average high temperature in December: 20.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 15.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Coquimbo, Chile

Average pressure in December: 1014.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1014.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Coquimbo, Chile

Average wind speed in December: 13.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Coquimbo, Chile

Average humidity in December: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Coquimbo, Chile

Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (20mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Coquimbo, Chile

Average rainfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (3.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.3 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Coquimbo, Chile

Average sea temperature in December: 16.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (18.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (13.4°C).

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

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 12min).

Average sunshine in December: 9h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Coquimbo, Chile

Average sunshine days in December: 29.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (29.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (26.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Coquimbo, Chile

Average UV index in December: 5

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Coquimbo, Chile

Average cloud cover in December: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 16).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Coquimbo, 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).