Río Gallegos Weather in December

What's the weather like in Río Gallegos (Santa Cruz) in December 2024?

The climate in Río Gallegos during December can be summarized as mild and dry.

December is in the summer in Río Gallegos and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Río Gallegos weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.3°C 64.9°F
Nightly temperature 6.9°C 44.4°F
Average temperature 12.6°C 54.7°F
Daily sunshine 6.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 26 mm 1 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 9.2°C 48.5°F
Humidity 54%
Windspeed 30.2kph 19 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Río Gallegos with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Río Gallegos

Río Gallegos average temperature in December

December rainfall

Río Gallegos average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Río Gallegos average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Río Gallegos in December 2024.

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Río Gallegos weather stats

Río Gallegos weather statistics
Hottest month: January 18.7°C 65.7°F
Driest month: September 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: September 6.1hrs
Coldest month: July 4.2°C 39.6°F
Wettest month: January 32mm 1.3ins
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