December weather forecastPopayán, Colombia

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.