December weather forecastMacas, Ecuador

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Macas, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13°C (55.4°F) and 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Temperature

The transition from November to December brings an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 20.9°C (69.6°F), barely different from November's 21.3°C (70.3°F). Throughout the December nights, Macas encounters a low-temperature of 13°C (55.4°F).

Humidity

In Macas, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, in Macas, the rain falls for 27.5 days. Throughout December, 192mm (7.56") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 303.5 rainfall days, and 1966mm (77.4") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Macas, Ecuador, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Macas, Ecuador, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:23 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Macas is 8.5h.

UV index

January, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

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

December temperatures in Macas, Ecuador, vary between a high-temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F) and a low-temperature of 13°C (55.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Macas is 83%.

In December, in Macas, the rain falls for 27.5 days. Throughout December, 192mm (7.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the longest days in Macas, Ecuador, is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.

In Macas, the average day length in December is 12h and 15min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:23 -05.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Macas is 8.5h.

The months with the highest UV index in Macas, Ecuador, are January, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Macas is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

21.3°C

20.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.8km/h

6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.9

1.3

2.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Macas, Ecuador

Average high temperature in December: 20.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.5°C).

Average low temperature in December: 13°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Macas, Ecuador

Average pressure in December: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Macas, Ecuador

Average wind speed in December: 5.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (6.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (4.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Macas, Ecuador

Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Macas, Ecuador

Average rainfall in December: 192mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (231mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (66mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Macas, Ecuador

Average rainfall days in December: 27.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (28.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (20.8 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 12h and 18min

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: 8h and 30min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Macas, Ecuador

Average sunshine days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (6.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Macas, Ecuador

Average UV index in December: 5

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