December weather forecastTumbes, Peru
December
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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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).
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).
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tumbes, Peru
- Average daylight in December: 12h and 18min
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 12min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
