December weather forecastSalento, Colombia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Salento, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 21.1°C (70°F) and min 10.6°C (51.1°F).

Temperature

The introduction of December sees an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 21.1°C (70°F), hardly deviating from November. In December, the temperature drops to an average of 10.6°C (51.1°F) at night.

Humidity

In Salento, Colombia, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Salento, Colombia, in December, during 22.7 rainfall days, 156mm (6.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Salento, there are 295.2 rainfall days, and 1978mm (77.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:01 -05.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Salento, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

March through June, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Salento. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during December translates into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Salento experiences an average high-temperature of 21.1°C (70°F) and a low-temperature of 10.6°C (51.1°F).

In Salento, Colombia, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

In December, in Salento, Colombia, the rain falls for 22.7 days. Throughout December, 156mm (6.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

With an average of 11h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Salento, Colombia.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, in Salento, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:01 -05.

The month with the least sunshine in Salento, Colombia, is December, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

In Salento, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.4h.

March through June, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Salento, Colombia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Salento, Colombia

  • Average high temperature in December: 21.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (20.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are April and May (12.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (10.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Salento, Colombia

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.9mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1014mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Salento, Colombia

  • Average wind speed in December: 3.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (4.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Salento, Colombia

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Salento, Colombia

  • Average rainfall in December: 156mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (258mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (76mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Salento, Colombia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (28.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (19.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Salento, 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: 7h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Salento, Colombia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (5.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (0.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Salento, Colombia

  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, July and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, May, June, August, October, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Salento, Colombia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Salento, Colombia

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, June, July, August and September (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (7km).