December weather forecastIquique, Chile

December

Weather in December

December marks the peak of summer, with conditions conducive to various activities, from sightseeing to beach lounging. With the longest daylight hours of the year, it makes for extended outdoor fun. December's temperature scales a high, marking the start of the most refreshing sea dips at a soothing 21.2°C (70.2°F). As Iquique experiences its warmest month, visitors and locals alike embrace the festive season under bright and sunny skies.

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.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 21.6°C (70.9°F) and 16.9°C (62.4°F) respectively.

The months with the lowest humidity are January, August through December, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

The average relative humidity in December in Iquique is 73%.

December is the first month it rains in Iquique. Throughout December, in the average 1.3 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

In December, the average sea temperature in Iquique is 21.2°C (70.2°F). Swimming in 21.2°C (70.2°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 in Iquique is December, with an average of 13h and 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Iquique, Chile, is 13h and 20min.

On the first day of December in Iquique, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 20:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 20:23 -03.

The months with the least sunshine are January, February, April, May, July and December, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Iquique, Chile, is 9.8h.

April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Iquique, Chile, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

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Average high temperature

20.3°C

21.6°C

23.2°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.4km/h

12.2km/h

11.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

0.2

1.3

2.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

28.3

27.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

11%

15%

Average visibility

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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 18min

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 48min

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).