Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The start of December in Iquique sees the average high-temperature at a still pleasant 21.6°C (70.9°F), showing little difference from November's 20.3°C (68.5°F). The low temperature average during December reflects a slight decrease to a comfortable 16.9°C (62.4°F) from the day's peak.Humidity
January, August through December, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
January through October and December are months with rainfall in Iquique. December is the first month it rains in Iquique, Chile. Throughout December, in the average 1.3 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Iquique, during the entire year, the rain falls for 17.8 days and collects up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Iquique, Chile, the average seawater temperature in December is 21.2°C (70.2°F).Note: In 21.2°C (70.2°F), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. The challenge of managing one's breathing increases as the temperature goes under 21°C (69.8°F).
Daylight
The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 20:07. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 20:23 -03.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Iquique are January, February, April, May, July and December, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.UV index
April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Iquique. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Attention! UV radiation is markedly stronger with water and sand reflections.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Iquique, Chile
- Average high temperature in December: 21.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (18°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 16.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (19.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (12.1°C).
Average pressure in December
Iquique, Chile
- Average pressure in December: 1013.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.6mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Iquique, Chile
- Average wind speed in December: 10.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8km/h).
Average humidity in December
Iquique, Chile
- Average humidity in December: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, August, September, October, November and December (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Iquique, Chile
- Average rainfall in December: 1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Iquique, Chile
- Average rainfall days in December: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (2.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.2 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Iquique, Chile
- Average sea temperature in December: 21.2°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (22.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July and August (16.8°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Iquique, Chile
- Average daylight in December: 13h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 9h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are March, June, August, September, October and November (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, April, May, July and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Iquique, Chile
- Average sunshine days in December: 29 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (24.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Iquique, Chile
- Average UV index in December: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February and March (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in December
Iquique, Chile
- Average cloud cover in December: 11
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 16).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in December
Iquique, 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).
Iquique, Chile
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