December weather forecastPapallacta, Ecuador

December

Weather in December

December rings in a slight reduction in rainfall from November's high, returning the region towards moderately wet conditions. The temperature continues its downward trend started in November, bringing along chillier days. Simultaneously, the sunshine hours recede even further, contributing to a cooler climate. Contrarily, the amount of snowfall encounters a slight increase, adding a sprinkling charm to Papallacta's weather. Thus, December introduces a typical Andean winter atmosphere, transformed into a quaint snowy paradise.

Temperature

As November turns into December, the average high-temperatures rest at a cool 12.5°C (54.5°F), showing a minor variation from the prior month. Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 6°C (42.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In Papallacta, during December, the rain falls for 29.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 209mm (8.23") of precipitation. In Papallacta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 340.3 days and collects up to 2146mm (84.49") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, March through October and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.6 snowfall days, and 41mm (1.61") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Papallacta.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:20 -05.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Papallacta is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, June through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 12.5°C (54.5°F) and 6°C (42.8°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in December is 91%.

In December, the rain falls for 29.9 days. Throughout December, 209mm (8.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.

With an average of 12h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 12h and 9min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:20 -05.

In Papallacta, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, June through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

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Jan

Average high temperature

13.1°C

12.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.9km/h

5.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.4

0.5

0.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Papallacta, Ecuador

Average high temperature in December: 12.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (13.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (6.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (4.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Papallacta, Ecuador

Average pressure in December: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Papallacta, Ecuador

Average wind speed in December: 4.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February, March and November (4.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Papallacta, Ecuador

Average humidity in December: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (84%).

Average rainfall in December
Papallacta, Ecuador

Average rainfall in December: 209mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (279mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (76mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Papallacta, Ecuador

Average rainfall days in December: 29.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (30.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (24.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Papallacta, Ecuador

Average snowfall in December: 2mm

The months with the highest snowfall are May, June and July (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Papallacta, Ecuador

Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (2.2 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is February (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 12h and 6min

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

Average sunshine in December: 5h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Papallacta, Ecuador

Average sunshine days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (3.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January, February and March (0.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Papallacta, Ecuador

Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October and December (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Papallacta, Ecuador

Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in December
Papallacta, Ecuador

Average visibility in December: 6km

The month with the highest visibility is September (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (6km).