December weather forecast
Cajamarca, Peru

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Weather in December

December in Cajamarca, Peru, marks the crux of the winter season with frequent rainfall and lower temperatures. The month exhibits typically winter-like characteristics, including high humidity and proportionally increased cloud cover. With one of the highest rainfalls in the year, December amasses a total of 167mm (6.57") of rain. The ample precipitation and chilly winds provide a complete winter atmosphere. As a result, December ends the year enveloped in a cool, moist weather, setting a poetic end to the calendar in Cajamarca.

Temperature

December's average high-temperature is a still moderate 14.6°C (58.3°F), maintaining a close comparison with November's 15.4°C (59.7°F). Cajamarca, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a frosty 6.8°C (44.2°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Cajamarca is 82%.

Rainfall

In Cajamarca, in December, it is raining for 28.3 days, with typically 167mm (6.57") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cajamarca, there are 274.3 rainfall days, and 1378mm (54.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through July, October through December. In December, in Cajamarca, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 4mm (0.16") of snow is accumulated. In Cajamarca, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.7 days and aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of snow.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Cajamarca, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:33 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Cajamarca is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cajamarca are January through August, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Cajamarca?

The high-temperature in Cajamarca during December is 14.6°C (58.3°F) and the low-temperature is 6.8°C (44.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Cajamarca?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in Cajamarca in December?

In Cajamarca, in December, it is raining for 28.3 days, with typically 167mm (6.57") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Cajamarca in December?

In Cajamarca, Peru, during December, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of snow.

When are the longest days in Cajamarca?

The month with the longest days in Cajamarca is December, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Cajamarca?

The average day length in December in Cajamarca, Peru, is 12h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Cajamarca?

On the first day of December in Cajamarca, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:33 -05.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cajamarca?

In Cajamarca, the average sunshine duration in December is 8.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cajamarca?

January through August, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Cajamarca.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cajamarca?

In Cajamarca, Peru, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cajamarca, Peru

Average temperature in December - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average high temperature in December: 14.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (14.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (7.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Cajamarca, Peru

Average pressure in December - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Cajamarca, Peru

Average wind speed in December - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Cajamarca, Peru

Average humidity in December - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Cajamarca, Peru

Average rainfall in December - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average rainfall in December: 167mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (238mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Cajamarca, Peru

Average rainfall days in December - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average rainfall days in December: 28.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (30 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cajamarca, Peru

Average snowfall in December - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average snowfall in December: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Cajamarca, Peru

Average snowfall days in December - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is October (1.7 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cajamarca, Peru

Average sunshine days in December - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average sunshine days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (16 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (0.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Cajamarca, Peru

Average UV index in December - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are September and November (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Cajamarca, Peru

Average cloud cover in December - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Cajamarca, Peru

Average visibility in December - Cajamarca, Peru
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and March (7km).

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