December weather forecast
Cuenca, Ecuador

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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

During December, Cuenca records an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 14.7°C (58.5°F), marking a slight divergence from November's 15.4°C (59.7°F). In Cuenca, an average temperature of 7.7°C (45.9°F) is noted during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cuenca, Ecuador, during December, the rain falls for 23.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 118mm (4.65") of precipitation. In Cuenca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 268.2 days and collects up to 1181mm (46.5") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Cuenca, Ecuador, 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

The average sunshine in December 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Cuenca in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Cuenca, records 14.7°C (58.5°F), while the low-temperature is 7.7°C (45.9°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Cuenca?

The average relative humidity in December in Cuenca is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Cuenca?

In Cuenca, in December, it is raining for 23.6 days, with typically 118mm (4.65") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Cuenca?

In Cuenca, Ecuador, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.

When are the longest days in Cuenca?

December has the longest days of the year in Cuenca, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Cuenca?

In December, the average day length in Cuenca is 12h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cuenca?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, in Cuenca, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:27 -05.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cuenca?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cuenca?

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Cuenca, Ecuador.

How high is the UV index in December in Cuenca?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Cuenca, Ecuador, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cuenca, Ecuador

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).

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Average pressure in December
Cuenca, Ecuador

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Cuenca, Ecuador

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).

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Average humidity in December
Cuenca, Ecuador

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cuenca, Ecuador

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).

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Average rainfall days in December
Cuenca, Ecuador

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Cuenca, Ecuador

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).

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Average snowfall days in December
Cuenca, Ecuador

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).

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

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cuenca, Ecuador

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).

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Average UV index in December
Cuenca, Ecuador

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Cuenca, Ecuador

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).

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Average visibility in December
Cuenca, Ecuador

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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