Weather in December
Temperature
December's presence marks an average high-temperature of a warm 24°C (75.2°F), subtly varied from November's 22°C (71.6°F). In Santa Cruz, the nighttime chill during December is a clear shift from the day's highs, with an average of 12°C (53.6°F).Rainfall
In December, in Santa Cruz, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated. In Santa Cruz, during the entire year, the rain falls for 43 days and collects up to 691mm (27.2") of precipitation.Daylight
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 20:44. On the last day of December, in Santa Cruz, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 21:01 -03.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine in Santa Cruz are January and December, with an average of 11h of sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Santa Cruz. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 12 in December translates into this advice:
Ensure all key precautions. Defense against sun exposure is critical. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Cruz, Chile
- Average high temperature in December: 24°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (13°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 12°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June, July and August (4°C).
Average rainfall in December
Santa Cruz, Chile
- Average rainfall in December: 7mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (178mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Santa Cruz, Chile
- Average rainfall days in December: 3 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (3 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Cruz, Chile
- Average daylight in December: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 11h
The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 11h).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 4h).
Average UV index in December
Santa Cruz, Chile
- Average UV index in December: 12
The months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 2).
Santa Cruz, Chile
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