December weather forecastEl Carmen, Chile

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in El Carmen, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.6°C (81.7°F) and 11.2°C (52.2°F).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from November's 23.8°C (74.8°F) to a still warm 27.6°C (81.7°F). El Carmen, amid December nights, sees a noteworthy disparity from daily highs with an average temperature of 11.2°C (52.2°F).

Heat index

December's average heat index is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F). Long-standing exposure and activity could induce a feeling of tiredness and lead to heat cramps.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in El Carmen is 56%.

Rainfall

In El Carmen, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation. In El Carmen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.3 days and collects up to 706mm (27.8") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in El Carmen is December, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 20:52. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 21:10 -03.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in El Carmen is 10.8h.

UV index

In El Carmen, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during December leads to these advisories:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

In El Carmen, in December, the average high-temperature is 27.6°C (81.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 11.2°C (52.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in December is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).

In El Carmen, Chile, the average relative humidity in December is 56%.

In December, in El Carmen, Chile, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

December has the longest days of the year in El Carmen, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.

The average day length in December in El Carmen is 14h and 38min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 20:52. On the last day of the month, in El Carmen, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 21:10 -03.

In December, the average sunshine duration in El Carmen, Chile, is 10.8h.

In El Carmen, Chile, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
El Carmen, Chile

  • Average high temperature in December: 27.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (30.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.7°C).

Average pressure in December
El Carmen, Chile

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
El Carmen, Chile

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
El Carmen, Chile

  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (50%).

Average rainfall in December
El Carmen, Chile

  • Average rainfall in December: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (178mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December
El Carmen, Chile

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
El Carmen, Chile

  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
El Carmen, Chile

  • Average sunshine days in December: 27.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (29 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.5 days).

Average UV index in December
El Carmen, Chile

  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
El Carmen, Chile

  • Average cloud cover in December: 13

The months with the most cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
El Carmen, Chile

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).