December weather forecastChimbote, Peru

December

Weather in December

Finally, December brings peak summer conditions to Chimbote, Peru. Rising temperatures are accompanied by a comparably higher rainfall figure of 3mm (0.12"). It also reaches the highest recorded UV index value of 6, urging for sun protection. As wind speed slows down, the peak festive season enjoys fairly calm atmospheric conditions. In summary, December is representative of Chimbote's typical summer, featuring warm temperatures, slightly increased rain, and a higher UV index, closing out the weather cycle for the year.

Temperature

As Chimbote, Peru, welcomes December, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a moderately hot 23.5°C (74.3°F), showing little deviation from November's 21.9°C (71.4°F). Chimbote encounters a small divergence from daytime high temperatures, averaging a low-temperature of 19°C (66.2°F) during December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Chimbote are May, June, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Chimbote, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Chimbote, there are 41.1 rainfall days, and 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Chimbote, Peru, in December, the average water temperature is 19.3°C (66.7°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 19.3°C (66.7°F), swimming is not a joy for most people. The challenge of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Chimbote, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:36 -05.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 10.4h.

UV index

January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Jan 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Chimbote, is 23.5°C (74.3°F), while the average low-temperature is 19°C (66.2°F).

May, June, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

In December, the average relative humidity in Chimbote, Peru, is 82%.

In Chimbote, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

In Chimbote, Peru, the average seawater temperature in December is 19.3°C (66.7°F). Swimming in 19.3°C (66.7°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

With an average of 12h and 36min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Chimbote.

In Chimbote, the average day length in December is 12h and 38min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, in Chimbote, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:36 -05.

The average sunshine duration in December in Chimbote is 10.4h.

January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Chimbote.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

21.9°C

23.5°C

25°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.6km/h

13.3km/h

12.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

3.1

4.1

4.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.2

21.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Chimbote, Peru

Average high temperature in December: 23.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (26.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (20.4°C).

Average low temperature in December: 19°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (22.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (16°C).

Average pressure in December
Chimbote, Peru

Average pressure in December: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Chimbote, Peru

Average wind speed in December: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (14.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10km/h).

Average humidity in December
Chimbote, Peru

Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, November and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Chimbote, Peru

Average rainfall in December: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (5mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (2mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Chimbote, Peru

Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.5 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Chimbote, Peru

Average sea temperature in December: 19.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is March (21.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (16.2°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chimbote, Peru

Average daylight in December: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

Average sunshine in December: 10h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chimbote, Peru

Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Chimbote, Peru

Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Chimbote, Peru

Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Chimbote, Peru

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).