December weather forecastIca, Peru

December

Weather in December

The year-end month December, does not bring about stark changes in the weather pattern of Ica, Peru. The least drastic shift can be viewed in the temperature, which elevates to a high of 24.6°C (76.3°F) from November. With 11mm (0.43") of rainfall over 9.5 days, the city witnesses a considerable increase in precipitation towards the end of the year. Despite the rainfall, bright sunlight compensates, making for a pleasurable travel experience. With the city geared up for Christmas, December with its favorable weather conditions invites tourists to partake in the annual festivities and conclude the year on a high note.

Temperature

With the transition into December, Ica notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.6°C (76.3°F), reflecting the conditions of the previous month. During December, Ica records an average temperature of 17°C (62.6°F) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Ica, Peru, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ica, there are 79.5 rainfall days, and 108mm (4.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Ica, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of December, in Ica, Peru, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:34 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Ica is 11.8h.

UV index

January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during December morphs into the following directions:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 24.6°C (76.3°F) and 17°C (62.6°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in December in Ica, Peru, is 70%.

In Ica, Peru, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.

December has the longest days of the year in Ica, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 12h and 56min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, in Ica, Peru, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:34 -05.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ica is 11.8h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ica, Peru, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ica, Peru

  • Average high temperature in December: 24.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (25.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (19.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (13.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Ica, Peru

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.9mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1015.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ica, Peru

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (9.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ica, Peru

  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Ica, Peru

  • Average rainfall in December: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (32mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ica, Peru

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ica, Peru

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Ica, Peru

  • Average UV index in December: 6

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ica, Peru

  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in December
Ica, 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).