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Tena Weather in December

Tena in December

The short of it: Tena in December averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 298 mm (11.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 19° · rain 298 mm · daylight 12 h 11 min

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

December in Tena brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 19°, with about 298 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 298 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 11 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Tena runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Archidona, 10 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Tena, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 13 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 11 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ArchidonaNapo10 km N29°19°283 mm
PuyoPastaza Province59 km SSW26°17°329 mm
PaloraMorona-Santiago Province80 km SSW27°17°345 mm
BañosTungurahua Province81 km WSW22°11°56 mm
Boca SunoOrellana Province82 km ENE30°21°264 mm
PíllaroTungurahua Province84 km WSW21°9°42 mm
San MiguelCotopaxi87 km W21°9°49 mm
LatacungaCotopaxi89 km W20°8°52 mm

The Almanac · Tena 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 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 298 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Tena by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°19°245 mm5 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
February29°19°243 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
March28°19°331 mm5 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April28°19°434 mm5 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
May28°19°482 mm4 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
June27°18°528 mm4 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
July28°18°468 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
August28°18°332 mm5 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
September29°18°307 mm5 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
October29°19°339 mm5 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
November29°19°311 mm5 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
December29°19°298 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tena in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tena in December?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 298 mm (11.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 298 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Tena?

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

How long are the days in Tena in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 11 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Tena in December?

Hardly — December nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tena in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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