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Urpay Weather in December

Urpay in December

The short of it: Urpay in December averages a high of 20 °C (67 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 7° · rain 98 mm · daylight 12 h 34 min

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

Thirty years of records give Urpay an average December high of 20°, a low of 7° and some 98 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 20°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 34 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Urpay runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Huamachuco, 1 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Urpay, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
1° colder, 13 mm more rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 34 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HuamachucoLa Libertad1 km ESE20°7°98 mm
La ColpaLa Libertad5 km SSE16°4°147 mm
ParanshiqueLa Libertad8 km ESE19°7°102 mm
VaqueríaLa Libertad13 km ENE19°6°112 mm
QuerobalLa Libertad17 km ESE20°7°102 mm
Pallar AltoLa Libertad20 km ENE21°9°97 mm
CajabambaCajamarca Department20 km N22°9°100 mm
Pallar BajoLa Libertad20 km ENE21°9°97 mm

The Almanac · Urpay 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 20°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Urpay by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January20°7°98 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
February19°7°126 mm10 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
March19°7°156 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
April19°6°79 mm10 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
May20°5°29 mm12 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°4°9.0 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°4°9.0 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
August21°4°8.0 mm15 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°5°25 mm14 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°6°86 mm12 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
November20°6°85 mm11 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
December20°7°98 mm11 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Urpay in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Urpay in December?

Days average 20 °C (67 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 20°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Urpay?

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

How long are the days in Urpay in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 34 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 11 h 40 min.

Does it snow in Urpay in December?

Hardly — December nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Urpay in December?

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

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