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Palora Weather in December

Palora in December

The short of it: Palora in December averages a high of 27 °C (81 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 345 mm (13.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 17° · rain 345 mm · daylight 12 h 13 min

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

Thirty years of records give Palora an average December high of 27°, a low of 17° and some 345 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 345 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Palora runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Puyo, 24 km to the N, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Palora, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PuyoPastaza Province24 km N26°17°329 mm
BañosTungurahua Province61 km WNW22°11°56 mm
MacasMorona-Santiago Province70 km SSW28°17°157 mm
GuanoChimborazo Province75 km W21°8°42 mm
PelileoTungurahua Province76 km WNW21°9°40 mm
RiobambaChimborazo Province77 km W21°8°41 mm
PíllaroTungurahua Province88 km NW21°9°42 mm
AmbatoTungurahua Province88 km NW22°9°38 mm

The Almanac · Palora Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 345 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Palora by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°18°311 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
February26°18°312 mm5 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
March27°18°349 mm5 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April27°17°435 mm5 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
May26°17°401 mm5 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
June26°17°463 mm5 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
July25°16°367 mm5 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
August26°16°274 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
September27°16°302 mm6 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
October27°17°348 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
November27°17°344 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
December27°17°345 mm5 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Palora in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Palora in December?

Days average 27 °C (81 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 345 mm (13.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 345 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Palora?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Palora in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 13 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Palora in December?

Hardly — December nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Palora in December?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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