December weather forecast
Medellin, Colombia

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Weather in December

December brings Medellin out of the rainy season with a formidable decrease in rainfall. Grandeur sunshine days return, making the city destinations more appealing. The temperatures remain steady, making the weather during this month comfortable and enjoyable. A sharp drop in average rainfall is observed, with only 162mm (6.38") statistically noted. The weather remains relatively stable as the calendar flips back to January.

Temperature

December in Medellin experiences an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 21.6°C (70.9°F), barely different from November's 20.7°C (69.3°F). Medellin's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 12.1°C (53.8°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Medellin, Colombia, during December, the rain falls for 27.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 162mm (6.38") of precipitation. In Medellin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 340.2 days and collects up to 2682mm (105.59") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of December, in Medellin, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:58 -05.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Medellin, Colombia, is December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, March, April, June through August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Medellin in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Medellin, Colombia, during December are 21.6°C (70.9°F) and 12.1°C (53.8°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Medellin?

In Medellin, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in Medellin in December?

In December, the rain falls for 27.1 days. Throughout December, 162mm (6.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Medellin?

December has the shortest days of the year in Medellin, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Medellin have in December?

In December, the average day length in Medellin is 11h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Medellin?

On the first day of December in Medellin, Colombia, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:58 -05.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Medellin?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Medellin have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Medellin is 6.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Medellin?

The months with the highest UV index in Medellin, Colombia, are January, March, April, June through August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Medellin?

In Medellin, Colombia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Medellin, Colombia

Average temperature in December - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (20.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (13°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (11.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Medellin, Colombia

Average pressure in December - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.4mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1012mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Medellin, Colombia

Average wind speed in December - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (4.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (2.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Medellin, Colombia

Average humidity in December - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Medellin, Colombia

Average rainfall in December - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average rainfall in December: 162mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (348mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (129mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Medellin, Colombia

Average rainfall days in December - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 27.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (30.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (25.4 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Medellin, Colombia

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Medellin, Colombia

Average sunshine days in December - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (3.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (0.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Medellin, Colombia

Average UV index in December - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, March, April, June, July, August and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, May, September, October and November (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Medellin, Colombia

Average cloud cover in December - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in December
Medellin, Colombia

Average visibility in December - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (6km).

Medellin, Colombia

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