December weather forecastPunta Carretas, Uruguay

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a moderately hot month in Punta Carretas, Uruguay, with an average temperature varying between 25.6°C (78.1°F) and 17.8°C (64°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December is marked by a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 22.3°C (72.1°F) to a moderately hot 25.6°C (78.1°F). December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 17.8°C (64°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

In Punta Carretas, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131.6 rainfall days, and 707mm (27.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 19:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 20:01 -03.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January and December, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March 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 health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Punta Carretas, is 25.6°C (78.1°F) and the average low-temperature is 17.8°C (64°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is computed to be 30°C (86°F).

In Punta Carretas, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

In Punta Carretas, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 14h and 30min of daylight.

In Punta Carretas, the average day length in December is 14h and 28min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 19:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 20:01 -03.

The months with the most sunshine are January and December, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 10.9h.

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

In Punta Carretas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Punta Carretas, Uruguay

  • Average high temperature in December: 25.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Punta Carretas, Uruguay

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Punta Carretas, Uruguay

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (16.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Punta Carretas, Uruguay

  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Punta Carretas, Uruguay

  • Average rainfall in December: 60mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and November (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (46mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Punta Carretas, Uruguay

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Punta Carretas, Uruguay

  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Punta Carretas, Uruguay

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Punta Carretas, Uruguay

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, July and August (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Punta Carretas, Uruguay

  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Punta Carretas, Uruguay

  • 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).