December weather forecast
Otavalo, Ecuador

December

Weather in December

Closing the year in Otavalo, December continues November's wet season with a rainfall of 184mm (7.24"). Despite the dip in temperatures, Otavalo manages to keep its hospitable charm intact. The appreciable cloud cover and reasonable visibility stretch out a humble invite to the year-end holidays. As the year winds down, so does the weather, bringing a near-perfect closure to the climatic year.

Temperature

December is the month when Otavalo experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 15.7°C (60.3°F) and a low of 7.9°C (46.2°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Otavalo, during December, the rain falls for 29.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 184mm (7.24") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 318.3 rainfall days, and 1814mm (71.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in December is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:19 -05.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

February, March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?
December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 15.7°C (60.3°F) and as low as 7.9°C (46.2°F).
What is the usual temperature for Otavalo in December?
December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 15.7°C (60.3°F) and a low-temperature of 7.9°C (46.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 83%.
How many days does it rain in December in Otavalo?
In December, the rain falls for 29.6 days. Throughout December, 184mm (7.24") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Otavalo have in December?
In Otavalo, the average day length in December is 12h and 7min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:19 -05.
How many hours of sunshine does Otavalo have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December in Otavalo is 7.6h.
When is the lowest UV index?
February, March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Otavalo, Ecuador
Average temperature in December
Otavalo, Ecuador
  • Average high temperature in December: 15.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (15.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (8.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.1°C).

Average pressure in December - Otavalo, Ecuador
Average pressure in December
Otavalo, Ecuador
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.9mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Otavalo, Ecuador
Average wind speed in December
Otavalo, Ecuador
  • Average wind speed in December: 5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (9.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.2km/h).

Average humidity in December - Otavalo, Ecuador
Average humidity in December
Otavalo, Ecuador
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (72%).

Average rainfall in December - Otavalo, Ecuador
Average rainfall in December
Otavalo, Ecuador
  • Average rainfall in December: 184mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (231mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (38mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Otavalo, Ecuador
Average rainfall days in December
Otavalo, Ecuador
  • Average rainfall days in December: 29.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (30.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (17.6 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Otavalo, Ecuador
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Otavalo, Ecuador
  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and November (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December - Otavalo, Ecuador
Average sunshine days in December
Otavalo, Ecuador
  • Average sunshine days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (0.1 days).

Average UV index in December - Otavalo, Ecuador
Average UV index in December
Otavalo, Ecuador
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December - Otavalo, Ecuador
Average cloud cover in December
Otavalo, Ecuador
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December - Otavalo, Ecuador
Average visibility in December
Otavalo, Ecuador
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is August (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (7km).

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