Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in La Esmeralda, Peru, during December is characterized by an average temperature of 11°C (51°F). Highs can soar to 18°C (65°F), while lows may dip to 5°C (42°F). Typically, the humidity level in La Esmeralda throughout December hovers around 89%.
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In December, La Esmeralda averages 217 mm (8.6 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 28 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 50 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 12 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 10% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In December, the UV Index in La Esmeralda reaches a maximum of 18, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | Moderate | Low | ||||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||||