December weather forecastLeon, Mexico

December

Weather in December

Leon, Mexico, concludes the year with December reflecting the characteristics of a cooler, drier month. Comfortable temperatures dominate the days, while chilly nights make a prominent return, completing the weather circle seen at the beginning of the year. Cloud coverage remains minimal, and rainfall reaches its lowest point, coming full circle from the heavy rains of the mid-year months. With the weather marked by temperatures dropping down to 21.6°C (70.9°F) and minimal rainfall of 7mm (0.28"), December exemplifies the cool, dry season characteristic of Leon, Mexico.

Temperature

The transition into December in Leon reveals an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 21.6°C (70.9°F), mirroring a close resemblance to November. Leon experiences a substantial divergence from daytime highs in December, with average lows hovering around a chilly 8.5°C (47.3°F).

Humidity

In Leon, the average relative humidity in December is 54%.

Rainfall

In Leon, in December, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation. In Leon, Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.3 days and collects up to 441mm (17.36") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Leon.
On the first day of December in Leon, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Leon are January, March, May and December, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Leon, is 21.6°C (70.9°F), while the average low-temperature is 8.5°C (47.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in June is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Leon is 54%.

In Leon, in December, during 3.6 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

With an average of 10h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Leon, Mexico.

The average day length in December in Leon is 10h and 52min.

On the first day of December in Leon, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST.

The months with the most sunshine are January, March, May and December, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Leon, Mexico, is 9.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Leon is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Leon, Mexico

  • Average high temperature in December: 21.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (29.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (16°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8°C).

Average pressure in December
Leon, Mexico

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Leon, Mexico

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Leon, Mexico

  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Leon, Mexico

  • Average rainfall in December: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (102mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Leon, Mexico

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are January, March, May and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Leon, Mexico

  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Leon, Mexico

  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Leon, Mexico

  • Average cloud cover in December: 12

The months with the most cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Leon, Mexico

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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