December weather forecast
Durango, Mexico

December marks the onset of winter in Durango, bringing with it lower temperatures that fall to 2.1°C (35.8°F). Despite the plunge in temperatures, the month retains a substantial amount of sunshine, enough to keep the city vibrant and cheery. Rainfall hits its annual low of 10mm (0.39"), highlighting the dominance of the dry season. The UV index slides down to 6, endorsing that winter has consolidated its hold. Given these subtleties, residents and tourists should prep for the season by wearing warmer outfits and staying hydrated to counteract the dryness.

Temperature

January and December bring Durango's lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.9 rainfall days, and 529mm (20.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during December leads to these advisories:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.