December weather forecastCuernavaca, Mexico

December

Weather in December

In December, Cuernavaca embraces the dry and cool conditions of winter. Temperatures decline marginally, with a pleasant daytime high of 21.1°C (70°F) and a cooler night-time low of 8.8°C (47.8°F). Any remnants of the wet season vanish, as rainfall drops dramatically down to 5mm (0.2"), presenting an almost drought-like condition. The return of extended daylight hours welcomes tourists to revel in all that the city has to offer. Therefore, despite being the coldest month, December provides idyllic weather for visitors to explore Cuernavaca's rich cultural heritage and breathtaking scenery.

Temperature

During January and December, Cuernavaca experiences its lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 21.1°C (70°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Cuernavaca, Mexico, is 60%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Cuernavaca. Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Cuernavaca is 9.2h.

UV index

January, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The coldest period in Cuernavaca, with an average high-temperature of 21.1°C (70°F), falls in January and December.

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Cuernavaca, Mexico, are 21.1°C (70°F) and 8.8°C (47.8°F) respectively. In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 27°C (80.6°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 60%.

The month with the least rainfall in Cuernavaca, Mexico, is December, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically collects 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

In December, in Cuernavaca, Mexico, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Cuernavaca is 11h and 1min.

On the first day of December in Cuernavaca, Mexico, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Cuernavaca is 9.2h.

January, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Cuernavaca, Mexico, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average high temperature in December: 21.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (27.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (21.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average pressure in December: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average wind speed in December: 6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average rainfall in December: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (265mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (4 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are February and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average UV index in December: 4

The month with the highest UV index is April (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, August, October, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average cloud cover in December: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (8km).