December weather forecast
Popayán, Colombia

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Weather in December

December witnesses a slight decrease in precipitation from the November highs, although remaining one of the wettest months. The year winds down on a humid note in Popayán, marked by persistent rainfall, albeit sparingly spread over fewer days. Decreased sunshine hours add to the largely overcast skies that bear the last showers of the year. A slight decline in the average temperature range briskly alters the overall weather profile. December rounds off the weather narrative of Popayán reasserting its strong climatic identification - a city beautifully cloaked in rain.

Temperature

With December's arrival, Popayán's weather records an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.9°C (75°F), marking little difference from November's 23.8°C (74.8°F). Throughout the month of December, Popayán witnesses an average low-temperature of 13.7°C (56.7°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Popayán are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Popayán, Colombia, in December, it is raining for 21 days, with typically 252mm (9.92") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 210 rainfall days, and 2127mm (83.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 12h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:09 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Popayán are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the lowest UV index in Popayán. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 12 during December leads to these instructions:
Carry out all crucial safety measures, unprotected skin may burn instantly. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Popayán in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Popayán, is 23.9°C (75°F), while the low-temperature averages to 13.7°C (56.7°F).

What are the most humid months in Popayán?

The months with the highest humidity in Popayán, Colombia, are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December in Popayán?

In December, the average relative humidity in Popayán, Colombia, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Popayán?

In Popayán, in December, it is raining for 21 days, with typically 252mm (9.92") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Popayán?

December has the shortest days of the year in Popayán, with an average of 12h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Popayán?

In Popayán, Colombia, the average day length in December is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Popayán?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, in Popayán, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:09 -05.

How long on average sun shines in December in Popayán?

In Popayán, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Popayán?

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Popayán?

The months with the lowest UV index in Popayán are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12.

How high is the UV index in December in Popayán?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Popayán, Colombia, is 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Popayán, Colombia

Average temperature in December - Popayán, Colombia
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (23.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.9°C).

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Average humidity in December
Popayán, Colombia

Average humidity in December - Popayán, Colombia
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Popayán, Colombia

Average rainfall in December - Popayán, Colombia
  • Average rainfall in December: 252.3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (338.5mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (54.8mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Popayán, Colombia

Average rainfall days in December - Popayán, Colombia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 21 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (24 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (10 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Popayán, Colombia
  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average UV index in December
Popayán, Colombia

Average UV index in December - Popayán, Colombia
  • Average UV index in December: 12

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).

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