December weather forecastPuerto Varas, Chile

December

Weather in December

The year winds down in the warmth of summer in Puerto Varas, Chile in December. The month rounds off the cycle with the revival of higher temperatures reminiscent of January. However, the amount of rainfall decreases to an average of 89mm (3.5"), introducing dry weather ahead of January. It offers extended daylight hours taking part in a series of outdoor fiestas and celebrations. December concludes the cycle, paving the way to usher in another year of diverse weather patterns.

Temperature

Puerto Varas marks the onset of December with an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 17.5°C (63.5°F), subtly divergent from November's 15.6°C (60.1°F). Puerto Varas, in December, experiences an average temperature of 8.6°C (47.5°F) at night.

Humidity

In Puerto Varas, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, in Puerto Varas, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout December, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 201.9 rainfall days, and 1322mm (52.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Puerto Varas, with an average of 15h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Puerto Varas, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 21:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 21:28 -03.

Sunshine

In Puerto Varas, the average sunshine in December is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Puerto Varas is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during December translates into the following directions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Puerto Varas are 17.5°C (63.5°F) and 8.6°C (47.5°F) respectively.

In Puerto Varas, Chile, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In Puerto Varas, Chile, in December, during 16.8 rainfall days, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

With an average of 15h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Puerto Varas.

The average day length in December in Puerto Varas, Chile, is 15h and 6min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 21:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 21:28 -03.

In Puerto Varas, Chile, the average sunshine duration in December is 8.4h.

In Puerto Varas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average high temperature in December: 17.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (19.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (10.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average pressure in December: 1016mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1019.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (12.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (9.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average rainfall in December: 89mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (176mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (54mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.9 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average UV index in December: 4

The month with the highest UV index is February (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (8km).