December weather forecastTulcan, Ecuador
December
Weather in December
December signals the end of the calendar year, scoring higher rainfall than the adjacent November and January. The weather can be characterized by a high relative humidity of 88% and a consistent temperature range. Despite experiencing 275mm (10.83") rainfall, it witnesses a drop from the maximum 312mm (12.28") expectancy of the previous month. This period brings a slight relief from the heaviest showers experienced in November. However, the UV index picks up again to the standard level of 4 units experienced throughout most of the year.Temperature
The shift to December in Tulcan signals an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 16.1°C (61°F), subtly varied from November's 16.3°C (61.3°F). December in Tulcan is noted for a mean low-temperature of 9.5°C (49.1°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.Rainfall
In Tulcan, in December, it is raining for 29.5 days, with typically 275mm (10.83") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 308.6 rainfall days, and 2122mm (83.54") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in Tulcan, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:16 -05.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Tulcan is 6.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Average temperature in December
Tulcan, Ecuador
- Average high temperature in December: 16.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (17.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (16°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 9.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (10°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Tulcan, Ecuador
- Average pressure in December: 1012.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.4mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Tulcan, Ecuador
- Average wind speed in December: 5.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (9.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.2km/h).
Average humidity in December
Tulcan, Ecuador
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is November (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Tulcan, Ecuador
- Average rainfall in December: 275mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (312mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (51mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Tulcan, Ecuador
- Average rainfall days in December: 29.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (29.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (17.8 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tulcan, Ecuador
- Average daylight in December: 12h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Tulcan, Ecuador
- Average sunshine days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (8.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Tulcan, Ecuador
- Average UV index in December: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Tulcan, Ecuador
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Tulcan, Ecuador
- Average visibility in December: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (7km).
