December weather forecast
Cuenca, Ecuador

December

Weather in December

Closing the year, December in Cuenca presents a blend of heavier rainfall at an average of 118mm (4.65"), consistent low temperatures, and increased humidity. Despite the higher volumes of precipitation, the city still sees a generous amount of sunshine, adding an interesting twist to the weather storyline. The transition into December brings about an increase in rainfall from November and a severe dip in the number of sunshine days. As Cuenca journeys from December back to January, weather trends seem to close a full circle, returning to heavier rainfall and lower temperatures, a pattern common to the start of the year.

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature in Cuenca registers at a still refreshing 14.7°C (58.5°F), nearly identical to November's 15.4°C (59.7°F). An average temperature of 7.7°C (45.9°F) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Cuenca is 86%.

Rainfall

In Cuenca, in December, during 23.6 rainfall days, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 268.2 rainfall days, and 1181mm (46.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:27 -05.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 14.7°C (58.5°F) and 7.7°C (45.9°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Cuenca, Ecuador, during December, the rain falls for 23.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 118mm (4.65") of precipitation.
When it does not snow?
In Cuenca, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.
When are the longest days?
The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Cuenca have in December?
In Cuenca, the average day length in December is 12h and 17min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:27 -05.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In Cuenca, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.4h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
How high is the UV index in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average high temperature in December: 14.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (15.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are February and November (8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (10km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and November (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average rainfall in December: 118mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (157mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (35mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average rainfall days in December: 23.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (28.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (16.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (7.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (7km).

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