December weather forecast
Tumbes, Peru

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Weather in December

December wraps up the year in Tumbes, Peru, with a noticeable uptick in rainfall to 12mm (0.47"), signaling a shift towards the wet weather pattern. The relative humidity stands at a consistent 76%, maintaining the warm and slightly muggy climate. The sea temperature experiences a modest increase to 23.6°C (74.5°F), inviting beach-related activities. Closing out the month, the city basks in approximately 12.3 hours of daylight.

Temperature

Tumbes, Peru, experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.6°C (79.9°F) with the onset of December, subtly varied from November's 26°C (78.8°F). Tumbes's nights throughout December are marked by an average low temperature of 22.2°C (72°F), a minor drop from the day's high.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Tumbes is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.6 rainfall days, and 426mm (16.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Tumbes, in December, the average water temperature is 23.6°C (74.5°F).
Note: Considering one's resistance to cold, elements like sunshine, wind, and the prevailing temperature matter when taking a swim in 23.6°C (74.5°F) waters. (For comparison, the Olympic swimming standard is set between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Tumbes, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:34 -05.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take note! The UV strength of the Sun elevates when reflected off water and sand.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Tumbes in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Tumbes, records 26.6°C (79.9°F), while the low-temperature is 22.2°C (72°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Tumbes?

The average relative humidity in December in Tumbes is 76%.

How much does it rain in Tumbes in December?

In Tumbes, Peru, in December, during 9.9 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the sea temperature in December in Tumbes?

In December, the average sea temperature in Tumbes is 23.6°C (74.5°F). For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 23°C (73.4°F) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 23.6°C (74.5°F).

When are the longest days in Tumbes?

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Tumbes have in December?

The average day length in December in Tumbes is 12h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Tumbes?

On the first day of December in Tumbes, Peru, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:34 -05.

How long on average sun shines in December in Tumbes?

In Tumbes, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Tumbes?

The months with the lowest UV index are February, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in December in Tumbes?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Tumbes is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Tumbes, Peru

Average temperature in December - Tumbes, Peru
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (28°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are August and September (25.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (20.1°C).

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Average pressure in December
Tumbes, Peru

Average pressure in December - Tumbes, Peru
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1012.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Tumbes, Peru

Average wind speed in December - Tumbes, Peru
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and April (8.8km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Tumbes, Peru

Average humidity in December - Tumbes, Peru
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Tumbes, Peru

Average rainfall in December - Tumbes, Peru
  • Average rainfall in December: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (135mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Tumbes, Peru

Average rainfall days in December - Tumbes, Peru
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (26.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.9 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Tumbes, Peru

Average sea temperature in December - Tumbes, Peru
  • Average sea temperature in December: 23.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (22.1°C).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tumbes, Peru
  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Tumbes, Peru

Average sunshine days in December - Tumbes, Peru
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (1.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Tumbes, Peru

Average UV index in December - Tumbes, Peru
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, March and April (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in December
Tumbes, Peru

Average cloud cover in December - Tumbes, Peru
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in December
Tumbes, Peru

Average visibility in December - Tumbes, Peru
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (9km).

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