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Maco Weather in December

Maco in December

The short of it: Maco in December averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 4° · rain 117 mm · daylight 12 h 48 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & June

Thirty years of records give Maco an average December high of 16°, a low of 4° and some 117 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 16°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 48 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Maco runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Ricrán, 7 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Maco, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
1° colder, 42 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 48 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RicránJunin7 km SSE16°4°121 mm
VilcabambaJunin17 km NNW19°6°75 mm
TarmaJunin17 km WNW18°6°80 mm
HuaracayoJunin17 km NNW19°6°75 mm
MuruhuayJunin19 km NW19°6°75 mm
SacsamarcaJunin20 km WNW17°5°91 mm
PicoyJunin23 km NW17°5°91 mm
PacaJunin25 km S18°6°109 mm

The Almanac · Maco 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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Much like November: highs about 16°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Maco by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January15°4°115 mm10 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
February15°5°135 mm10 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦
March15°4°127 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April16°3°54 mm10 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
May16°2°27 mm10 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
June17°0°9.0 mm11 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
July17°-1°11 mm12 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
August17°0°17 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
September16°2°37 mm13 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
October17°3°75 mm12 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
November17°3°75 mm12 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦
December16°4°117 mm12 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Maco in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Maco in December?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 16°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Maco?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and June.

How long are the days in Maco in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 48 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 11 h 27 min.

Does it snow in Maco in December?

Hardly — December nights average 4 °C (39 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Maco in December?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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