December weather forecast
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

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Weather in December

In December, the weather makes full circle in San Pedro de Atacama. The heat is more pronounced during the day, and the night temperature increases slightly compared to November. This month is characterized by long daylight hours that usher in the festive mood of the holiday season. Along with the sunniest days, pressure also decreases to around 1014.7mb. Accompanied by temperatures from 7.4°C (45.3°F) to 20.6°C (69.1°F), December wraps up the year on a warm and pleasant note.

Temperature

In San Pedro de Atacama, the months of January and December register the highest average temperatures, peaking at 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in San Pedro de Atacama is 33%.

Rainfall

January through September and December are months with rainfall. December is the first month it rains in San Pedro de Atacama. Throughout December, in the average 1.5 rainfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in San Pedro de Atacama, there are 23.5 rainfall days, and 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In San Pedro de Atacama, snow does not fall in January through April, August through December.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 20:05. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 20:21 -03.

Sunshine

In San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, the average sunshine in December is 9.9h.

UV index

January through March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in San Pedro de Atacama. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in December translates into these instructions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in San Pedro de Atacama?

The highest point of temperatures in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, falls in January and December, when the average high-temperature ascends to 20.6°C (69.1°F).

What is the temperature in December in San Pedro de Atacama?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, are 20.6°C (69.1°F) and 7.4°C (45.3°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in San Pedro de Atacama?

In San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, the average relative humidity in December is 33%.

When does it start to rain in San Pedro de Atacama?

December is the first month it rains in San Pedro de Atacama. Throughout December, in the average 1.5 rainfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in San Pedro de Atacama?

January through April, August through December are months without snowfall in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.

When are the longest days in San Pedro de Atacama?

The month with the longest days in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, is December, with an average of 13h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does San Pedro de Atacama have in December?

In December, the average day length is 13h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in San Pedro de Atacama?

On the first day of December in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 20:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 20:21 -03.

How many hours of sunshine does San Pedro de Atacama have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 9.9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in San Pedro de Atacama?

January through March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in San Pedro de Atacama?

In San Pedro de Atacama, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Average temperature in December - San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and December (20.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (9.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (0.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Average pressure in December - San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.7mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Average wind speed in December - San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (6.1km/h).

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Average humidity in December
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Average humidity in December - San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
  • Average humidity in December: 33%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (46%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (21%).

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Average rainfall in December
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Average rainfall in December - San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
  • Average rainfall in December: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (23mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are October and November (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Average rainfall days in December - San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (7.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Average snowfall in December - San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Average snowfall days in December - San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are April and November (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Average sunshine days in December - San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
  • Average sunshine days in December: 28.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Average UV index in December - San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June and July (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Average cloud cover in December - San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
  • Average cloud cover in December: 5

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 11).
The months with the least cloud cover are August, September and November (Cloud cover 2).

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Average visibility in December
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Average visibility in December - San Pedro de Atacama, 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).

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