December weather forecastAmbato, Ecuador

December

Weather in December

December rounds off the year in Ambato with sustained high precipitation levels, consistent with the ongoing wet conditions. The rainfall in December remains at substantial levels with 155mm (6.1") spread over 27.6 days. The temperatures remain stable, offering comfort for those venturing outdoors. While wind speeds drop to levels similar to the beginning of the year, they maintain a pleasant breeze. The cloud cover remains significant, somewhat hampering visibility, but does not pose a severe impediment to outdoor activities.

Temperature

The transition from November to December in Ambato brings an average high-temperature of a still moderate 13.1°C (55.6°F), barely different from November's 14°C (57.2°F). An average low-temperature of 6°C (42.8°F) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Ambato, in December, it is raining for 27.6 days, with typically 155mm (6.1") of accumulated precipitation. In Ambato, during the entire year, the rain falls for 305.9 days and collects up to 1495mm (58.86") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, June through September and December are months with snowfall in Ambato. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.6 snowfall days, and 16mm (0.63") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Ambato, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:23 -05.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ambato is 8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 13.1°C (55.6°F) and 6°C (42.8°F) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

In Ambato, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

In Ambato, in December, during 27.6 rainfall days, 155mm (6.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Ambato, Ecuador. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

December has the longest days of the year in Ambato, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Ambato, Ecuador, is 12h and 12min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, in Ambato, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:23 -05.

The average sunshine duration in December is 8h.

The months with the highest UV index in Ambato are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Ambato, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Jan

Average high temperature

14°C

13.1°C

13.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.3km/h

7.1km/h

7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.5

1.3

1.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Ambato, Ecuador

Average high temperature in December: 13.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (14°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: 6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (6.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Ambato, Ecuador

Average pressure in December: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ambato, Ecuador

Average wind speed in December: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (10km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ambato, Ecuador

Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Ambato, Ecuador

Average rainfall in December: 155mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (199mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (46mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ambato, Ecuador

Average rainfall days in December: 27.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (30.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (19.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ambato, Ecuador

Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ambato, Ecuador

Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ambato, Ecuador

Average daylight in December: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

Average sunshine in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ambato, Ecuador

Average sunshine days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (4.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and November (0.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Ambato, Ecuador

Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Ambato, Ecuador

Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Ambato, Ecuador

Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (8km).