December weather forecastTocopilla, Chile

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is an agreeable month in Tocopilla, Chile, with an average temperature varying between 15.7°C (60.3°F) and 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Temperature

The transition into December notes an average high-temperature of a pleasant 20.6°C (69.1°F), revealing a mild distinction from the 19.6°C (67.3°F) in November. Nights in December showcase an average temperature of 15.7°C (60.3°F), slightly cooler than the daytime.

Humidity

In Tocopilla, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Tocopilla, during December, the rain falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tocopilla, there are 20.8 rainfall days, and 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Tocopilla, Chile, the average seawater temperature in December is 20.4°C (68.7°F).
Note: For most, swimming in 20.4°C (68.7°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Tocopilla, Chile.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 20:11. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 20:27 -03.

Sunshine

January through August and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Tocopilla.

UV index

March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Tocopilla. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Tocopilla, in December, the average high-temperature is 20.6°C (69.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.7°C (60.3°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

In December, in Tocopilla, Chile, the rain falls for 1.2 days. Throughout December, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Tocopilla, Chile, the average seawater temperature in December is 20.4°C (68.7°F). For most, swimming in 20.4°C (68.7°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

With an average of 13h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.

In December, the average day length in Tocopilla is 13h and 28min.

On the first day of December in Tocopilla, Chile, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 20:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 20:27 -03.

January through August and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Tocopilla, Chile.

In Tocopilla, Chile, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Tocopilla, Chile, are March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Tocopilla, Chile, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health 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

19.6°C

20.6°C

21.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.4km/h

11.8km/h

11.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

0.9

1.2

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

26.1

27.4

25.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

12%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in December
Tocopilla, Chile

Average high temperature in December: 20.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (18.1°C).

Average low temperature in December: 15.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (11.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Tocopilla, Chile

Average pressure in December: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Tocopilla, Chile

Average wind speed in December: 10.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are October and November (11.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June, July and August (9.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Tocopilla, Chile

Average humidity in December: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Tocopilla, Chile

Average rainfall in December: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Tocopilla, Chile

Average rainfall days in December: 1.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and February (3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (0.8 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Tocopilla, Chile

Average sea temperature in December: 20.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is January (21.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (15.9°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 13h and 30min

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 54min

The months with the most sunshine are September, October and November (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tocopilla, Chile

Average sunshine days in December: 27.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Tocopilla, Chile

Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Tocopilla, Chile

Average cloud cover in December: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 14).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in December
Tocopilla, 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).