December weather forecast
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

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Weather in December

As the year ends, Quetzaltenango enters fully into its dry phase, where light showers and moderate temperatures become the norm. December witnesses a considerable dip in rainfall further affirming the onset of the dry season. A decrease in temperature brings about cooler days and nights, accompanied by a gradual reduction in cloud cover and humidity. A prominent feature in this season is a mere 19mm (0.75") of rainfall, placing December as the city's driest month—a fitting transition to the incoming year.

Temperature

Quetzaltenango's December average high-temperature settles at a still pleasant 21.7°C (71.1°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. During the nights in December, Quetzaltenango observes an average low-temperature of 10.4°C (50.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Quetzaltenango is 75%.

Rainfall

In Quetzaltenango, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of precipitation. In Quetzaltenango, during the entire year, the rain falls for 263.6 days and collects up to 2061mm (81.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Quetzaltenango is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:47 CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Quetzaltenango is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, are January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in December transforms into this advice:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Quetzaltenango?

The high-temperature in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, during December is 21.7°C (71.1°F) and the low-temperature is 10.4°C (50.7°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Quetzaltenango?

In Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in Quetzaltenango in December?

In Quetzaltenango, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Quetzaltenango?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Quetzaltenango have in December?

In Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, the average day length in December is 11h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Quetzaltenango?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, in Quetzaltenango, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:47 CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Quetzaltenango?

In Quetzaltenango, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Quetzaltenango?

January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Quetzaltenango?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average temperature in December - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (20.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°C).

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Average pressure in December
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average pressure in December - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1012.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average wind speed in December - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average wind speed in December: 6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (4.1km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average humidity in December - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average rainfall in December - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall in December: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (372mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (14mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average rainfall days in December - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and October (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average sunshine days in December - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (0.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average UV index in December - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average UV index in December: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average cloud cover in December - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in December
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average visibility in December - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, August, September and October (8km).

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