December weather forecastIbagué, Colombia

December

Weather in December

December ushers in marginal relief from the heightened rainfall of November in Ibagué. Despite a decrease in rainfall to 80mm (3.15"), it is the increase in sunshine hours that symbolises the transition towards drier months. Temperatures remain steady while humidity levels drop slightly, creating a more comfortable outdoor environment. The atmospheric pressure regains some ground, rising to 1013.2mb, marking the beginning of a new annual weather cycle. The final month of the year in Ibagué retains its tropical climate with warm temperatures, considerable rainfall, and ample sunshine.

Temperature

The introduction of December notes a subtle temperature variation to a still warm 26°C (78.8°F) from November's 25.8°C (78.4°F). In Ibagué, the nighttime temperature averages to a mild 14.3°C (57.7°F) during December.

Humidity

In Ibagué, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

Rainfall

In Ibagué, in December, it is raining for 19.8 days, with typically 80mm (3.15") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 254.5 rainfall days, and 935mm (36.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of December, in Ibagué, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:00 -05.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine.

UV index

May through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Ibagué. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during December leads to these advisories:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Ibagué during December is 26°C (78.8°F) and the low-temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

In Ibagué, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

In December, in Ibagué, the rain falls for 19.8 days. Throughout December, 80mm (3.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Ibagué, with an average of 11h and 54min of daylight.

In Ibagué, Colombia, the average day length in December is 11h and 52min.

On the first day of December in Ibagué, Colombia, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:00 -05.

With an average of 8.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Ibagué, Colombia.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ibagué, Colombia, is 8.1h.

May through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Ibagué.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ibagué, Colombia

  • Average high temperature in December: 26°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (27.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (25.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (14.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Ibagué, Colombia

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.2mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ibagué, Colombia

  • Average wind speed in December: 4.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ibagué, Colombia

  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Ibagué, Colombia

  • Average rainfall in December: 80mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (40mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ibagué, Colombia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (26.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (15.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ibagué, Colombia

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are May and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ibagué, Colombia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (9.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (1.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Ibagué, Colombia

  • Average UV index in December: 5

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ibagué, Colombia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are April and November (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Ibagué, Colombia

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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