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 represent the coldest period in Durango, with an average high-temperature of 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Durango, Mexico, is 66%.

Rainfall

In Durango, in December, during 1.8 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Durango, during the entire year, the rain falls for 58.9 days and collects up to 529mm (20.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Durango is 7.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Durango. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in December translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.