December weather forecastLota, Chile

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Lota, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 11.3°C (52.3°F) and 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Temperature

As Lota, Chile, transitions into December, the average high-temperature stands at a pleasant 21.5°C (70.7°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. Lota encounters an average low-temperature of 11.3°C (52.3°F) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In Lota, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 96.1 rainfall days, and 601mm (23.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Lota, Chile, in December, the average water temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F).
Note: Taking a dip in 14.3°C (57.7°F) can be perilous. Submersion in temperatures under 10°C (50°F) triggers severe cold shock accompanied by hyperventilation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Lota is December, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 20:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 21:15 -03.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Lota is 11.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Lota are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

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

The high-temperature during December is 21.5°C (70.7°F) and the low-temperature is 11.3°C (52.3°F).

In Lota, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

In Lota, Chile, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation.

In Lota, in December, the average water temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F). Swimming in 14.3°C (57.7°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

December has the longest days of the year in Lota, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 14h and 40min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 20:57. On the last day of the month, in Lota, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 21:15 -03.

The average sunshine duration in December in Lota is 11.2h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lota, Chile, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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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

19.4°C

21.5°C

24.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.1km/h

15.6km/h

15.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

4.8

3.4

1.8

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

24.4

26.7

28.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Lota, Chile

Average high temperature in December: 21.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (24.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.1°C).

Average low temperature in December: 11.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Lota, Chile

Average pressure in December: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1020mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1014.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Lota, Chile

Average wind speed in December: 13.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Lota, Chile

Average humidity in December: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Lota, Chile

Average rainfall in December: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (161mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (3mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Lota, Chile

Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Lota, Chile

Average sea temperature in December: 14.3°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are January and March (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (11.8°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 14h and 42min

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

Average sunshine in December: 11h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lota, Chile

Average sunshine days in December: 26.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Lota, Chile

Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Lota, Chile

Average cloud cover in December: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Lota, Chile

Average visibility in December: 10km

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