December weather forecastZacatecas, Mexico

December

Weather in December

Zacatecas escorts in the yuletide spirit with temperatures dipping further to a low of 6.5°C (43.7°F). The city also experiences the unique occurrence of snowfall, up to 4mm (0.16"), but it’s a short-lived phenomenon restricted to just a handful of days. Despite the cooler weather, Zacatecas enjoys plenty of sunshine, offering visibility quite good. As the year reaches its end, the calming winds of December brings forward a refreshing change, making it a delightfully invigorating time to explore this historic city.

Temperature

Welcoming December, Zacatecas notes an average high-temperature of a refreshing 19°C (66.2°F), nearly consistent with November's 20.2°C (68.4°F). Despite a significant daily temperature range, Zacatecas's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 6.5°C (43.7°F) in December.

Humidity

In Zacatecas, the average relative humidity in December is 51%.

Rainfall

In Zacatecas, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 116.6 rainfall days, and 430mm (16.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 4mm (0.16") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Zacatecas is December, with an average of 10h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Zacatecas, the average sunshine in December is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Zacatecas are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during December translates into the following directions:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Zacatecas are 19°C (66.2°F) and 6.5°C (43.7°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in December in Zacatecas is 51%.

In Zacatecas, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of snow.

December is the first month it typically snows in Zacatecas. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.

With an average of 10h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Zacatecas.

In December, the average day length is 10h and 46min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Zacatecas, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Zacatecas, Mexico, is 9.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Zacatecas are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 19°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (27.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (15.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Zacatecas, Mexico

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Zacatecas, Mexico

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (16km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11km/h).

Average humidity in December
Zacatecas, Mexico

  • Average humidity in December: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (29%).

Average rainfall in December
Zacatecas, Mexico

  • Average rainfall in December: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (93mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Zacatecas, Mexico

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Zacatecas, Mexico

  • Average snowfall in December: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Zacatecas, Mexico

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zacatecas, Mexico

  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (5.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Zacatecas, Mexico

  • Average UV index in December: 4

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

Average cloud cover in December
Zacatecas, Mexico

  • Average cloud cover in December: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Zacatecas, Mexico

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (9km).