Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
December
Weather in December
Temperature
With December's arrival, Quito's weather records an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 15.8°C (60.4°F), marking no difference from November. During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F) is observed in Quito.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Quito, in December, it is raining for 29.5 days, with typically 203mm (7.99") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 322.7 rainfall days, and 1835mm (72.24") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:21 -05.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 4 in December transforms into this advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average December temperature?
What is the average humidity in December?
How many days does it rain in December?
When are the longest days?
How many hours of daylight does Quito have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
How many hours of sunshine does Quito have in December?
When is the highest UV index?
How high is the UV index in December?
Average temperature in December
Quito, Ecuador
- Average high temperature in December: 15.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (15.6°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 8.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (9.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.6°C).
Average pressure in December
Quito, Ecuador
- Average pressure in December: 1013.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Quito, Ecuador
- Average wind speed in December: 4.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and April (4.3km/h).
Average humidity in December
Quito, Ecuador
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Quito, Ecuador
- Average rainfall in December: 203mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (229mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (78mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Quito, Ecuador
- Average rainfall days in December: 29.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (22.7 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Quito, Ecuador
- Average daylight in December: 12h and 1min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is August (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Quito, Ecuador
- Average sunshine days in December: 0.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is February (4.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Quito, Ecuador
- Average UV index in December: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Quito, Ecuador
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The months with the most cloud cover are March, April and November (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Quito, Ecuador
- Average visibility in December: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (6km).
