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.
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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).





