December weather forecastTijuana, Mexico

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December

Weather in December

Tijuana concludes the year with a winter spell characterized by lower temperatures around 17.7°C (63.9°F) and a chillier sea at 16°C (60.8°F). Coincidentally, rainfall hits one of its highest points of the year at 38mm (1.5"), and daylight hours shrink to a minimum. However, the sun continues to grace the city with its presence for the majority of the month, and the wind doles out mild gusts up to 14.1km/h (8.8mph). December carries the energy of the festive season, accompanying the lower temperatures with an uplifting spirit across Tijuana.

Temperature

December, with its high-temperature average of 17.7°C (63.9°F) and a low-temperature average of 10.2°C (50.4°F), is the coldest month in Tijuana.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

In Tijuana, Mexico, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tijuana, there are 57.3 rainfall days, and 215mm (8.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Tijuana is 16°C (60.8°F).
Note: Most people do not find swimming enjoyable in water of 16°C (60.8°F). The task of controlling breathing becomes tougher as the temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Tijuana is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Tijuana, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tijuana, Mexico, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

With its average high temperature of 17.7°C (63.9°F) and a low of 10.2°C (50.4°F), December is regarded as the coldest month in Tijuana, Mexico.

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 17.7°C (63.9°F) and a low-temperature of 10.2°C (50.4°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 59%.

In December, in Tijuana, Mexico, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Tijuana, Mexico, the average seawater temperature in December is 16°C (60.8°F). Swimming in 16°C (60.8°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

The month with the shortest days in Tijuana is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

In Tijuana, Mexico, the average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

On the first day of December in Tijuana, Mexico, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

In Tijuana, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Tijuana is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tijuana, Mexico

  • Average high temperature in December: 17.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (17.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (10.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Tijuana, Mexico

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (1011.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Tijuana, Mexico

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (7.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Tijuana, Mexico

  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Tijuana, Mexico

  • Average rainfall in December: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Tijuana, Mexico

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.7 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Tijuana, Mexico

  • Average sea temperature in December: 16°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (20°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (15°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tijuana, Mexico

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21 days).

Average UV index in December
Tijuana, Mexico

  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Tijuana, Mexico

  • Average cloud cover in December: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Tijuana, Mexico

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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