December weather forecast
Punta 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

What is the temperature in December?
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).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Punta Carretas, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Punta Carretas, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When are the longest days?
The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 14h and 30min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Punta Carretas have in December?
In Punta Carretas, the average day length in December is 14h and 28min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Punta Carretas?
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.
What is the month with the most sunshine?
The months with the most sunshine are January and December, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Punta Carretas have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 10.9h.
When is the highest UV index?
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December?
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 /
Average sunshine in December
Punta Carretas, Uruguay
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 3min

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 5min

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
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
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
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
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).

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