December weather forecastCajamarca, Peru
December
Weather in December
December in Cajamarca, Peru, marks the crux of the winter season with frequent rainfall and lower temperatures. The month exhibits typically winter-like characteristics, including high humidity and proportionally increased cloud cover. With one of the highest rainfalls in the year, December amasses a total of 167mm (6.57") of rain. The ample precipitation and chilly winds provide a complete winter atmosphere. As a result, December ends the year enveloped in a cool, moist weather, setting a poetic end to the calendar in Cajamarca.Temperature
December's average high-temperature is a still moderate 14.6°C (58.3°F), maintaining a close comparison with November's 15.4°C (59.7°F). Cajamarca, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a frosty 6.8°C (44.2°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Cajamarca is 82%.Rainfall
In Cajamarca, in December, it is raining for 28.3 days, with typically 167mm (6.57") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cajamarca, there are 274.3 rainfall days, and 1378mm (54.25") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through July, October through December. In December, in Cajamarca, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 4mm (0.16") of snow is accumulated. In Cajamarca, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.7 days and aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of snow.Daylight
December has the longest days of the year in Cajamarca, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:33 -05.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Cajamarca is 8.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Cajamarca are January through August, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average high temperature in December: 14.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (14.1°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 6.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is March (7.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.7°C).
Average pressure in December
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average pressure in December: 1013.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.4mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (6.2km/h).
Average humidity in December
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average rainfall in December: 167mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (238mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (20mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average rainfall days in December: 28.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (30 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (10.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average snowfall in December: 4mm
The month with the highest snowfall is November (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is October (1.7 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average daylight in December: 12h and 30min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 8h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average sunshine days in December: 1.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (16 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (0.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are September and November (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in December
Cajamarca, Peru
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and March (7km).
