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EcuadorThe weather in December in Santa Elena
It's pleasantly warm in December in Santa Elena with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 9°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Santa Elena. 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 Santa Elena, Ecuador. 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 31°C in 2019, Santa Elena reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 11°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 109 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in December for Santa Elena
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Santa Elena. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Santa Elena | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 21°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 22°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 6°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 109 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Santa Elena with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 8°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 21°C, with nights around 8°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Santa Elena is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Santa Elena, Ecuador. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Santa Elena
Temperature in December in Santa Elena over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Santa Elena, Ecuador. 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 Santa Elena
Total precipitation in December in Santa Elena over the years
Daily UV index in December in Santa Elena
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Santa Elena, 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 Santa Elena by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santa Elena. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.