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Balzar Weather in December

Balzar in December

The short of it: Balzar in December averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 21° · rain 42 mm · daylight 12 h 12 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

December in Balzar brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 21°, with about 42 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 12 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates December 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Balzar runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Palenque, 18 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Balzar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 38 mm more rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 12 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PalenqueLos Ríos18 km ESE30°21°64 mm
ColimesGuayas23 km SSW30°21°48 mm
VincesLos Ríos27 km SE30°21°68 mm
San JuanLos Ríos37 km SSE30°21°65 mm
El EmpalmeGuayas46 km NE30°21°108 mm
VentanasLos Ríos50 km E31°22°122 mm
BabaLos Ríos53 km SSE30°21°76 mm
CataramaLos Ríos53 km ESE31°22°115 mm

The Almanac · Balzar Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Balzar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°22°243 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
February30°22°308 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
March31°22°363 mm5 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April31°22°272 mm5 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
May30°22°81 mm5 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
June28°21°16 mm4 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°20°3.0 mm5 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°19°1.0 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°19°4.0 mm6 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October29°20°6.0 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°20°4.0 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
December30°21°42 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Balzar in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Balzar in December?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Balzar?

The Almanac gives December 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Balzar in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 12 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Balzar in December?

Hardly — December nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Balzar in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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