ColombiaThe weather in December in Salento
It's warm in December in Salento with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 19°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Salento. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Salento, Colombia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 34°C in 2015, Salento reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 257 mm of precipitation, spread over 27 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in December for Salento
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Salento. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Salento | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 30°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 18°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 257 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 27 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Salento with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 19°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 30°C, with nights around 19°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Salento is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
The hurricane season in Salento runs from June to November.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Salento, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Salento
Temperature in December in Salento over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Salento, Colombia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Salento
Total precipitation in December in Salento over the years
Daily UV index in December in Salento
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Salento, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Salento by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Salento. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.