December weather forecastBanos, Ecuador

The valley city of Banos in Ecuador, with slopes of mountains on both sides

December

Weather in December

December rounds off the year with cooler averages between 13.1°C (55.6°F) and 6°C (42.8°F), after the warm spell prevalent in November. The rainfall spike seen in the previous month does linger, making December one of the year’s wettest months. Despite this, Banos still manages to cheer up the year-end with a reasonable amount of sunshine and daylight hours. Be it hiking up the verdant mountains or enjoying the city’s numerous waterfalls, December paints a captivating frame for outdoor enthusiasts exploring Banos.

Temperature

The introduction of December in Banos notes a subtle temperature variation to a still mild 13.1°C (55.6°F) from November's 14°C (57.2°F). Banos witnesses an average low-temperature of 6°C (42.8°F) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, June through September and December. 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, in Banos, Ecuador, there are 2.6 snowfall days, and 16mm (0.63") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:23 -05.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Banos 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Banos in December has an average high-temperature of 13.1°C (55.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 6°C (42.8°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December in Banos is 85%.

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

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

The month with the longest days in Banos is December, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Banos is 12h and 12min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, in Banos, Ecuador, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:23 -05.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Banos is 8h.

The months with the highest UV index in Banos 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.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Banos is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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13.3°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

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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

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Average UV index

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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Banos, 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
Banos, 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
Banos, 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
Banos, 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
Banos, 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
Banos, 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
Banos, 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
Banos, 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
Banos, 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 0min).

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
Banos, 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
Banos, 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
Banos, 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
Banos, 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).