December weather forecastArequipa, Peru
December
Weather in December
December's weather in Arequipa brings a cooler climate with a noticeable drop in temperature from 17.9°C (64.2°F) in November to 16.8°C (62.2°F). Despite this, Arequipa retains its radiant sunlight and clear weather, with longer hours of daylight compared to most of the previous months. With a moderate increase in relative humidity and rainfall, the city transitions into the wetter season, marking the end of the drier part of the year. December holds its charm with a pleasant balance of warm days and cool nights, fittingly wrapping up the year in Arequipa.Temperature
Arequipa marks the start of December with an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 16.8°C (62.2°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from November's 17.8°C (64°F). In the month of December, Arequipa experiences an average low-temperature of 10.2°C (50.4°F).Humidity
In Arequipa, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.Rainfall
In Arequipa, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 84.2 rainfall days, and 260mm (10.24") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 13h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:22 -05.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine in Arequipa is December, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Arequipa, Peru
- Average high temperature in December: 16.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (17.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (15.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 10.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (10.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.7°C).
Average pressure in December
Arequipa, Peru
- Average pressure in December: 1015.1mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1018.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and December (1015.1mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Arequipa, Peru
- Average wind speed in December: 9.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.5km/h).
Average humidity in December
Arequipa, Peru
- Average humidity in December: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (35%).
Average rainfall in December
Arequipa, Peru
- Average rainfall in December: 20mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (81mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (1mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Arequipa, Peru
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arequipa, Peru
- Average daylight in December: 13h and 6min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 11h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Arequipa, Peru
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Arequipa, Peru
- Average UV index in December: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in December
Arequipa, Peru
- Average cloud cover in December: 24
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in December
Arequipa, Peru
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (9km).
