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Palmitas Weather in December

Palmitas in December

The short of it: Palmitas in December averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 16° · rain 117 mm · daylight 14 h 22 min

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

Thirty years of records give Palmitas an average December high of 30°, a low of 16° and some 117 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 22 min in mid-December, 27 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and October.

Against its neighbours, Palmitas runs about middling and drier than most in December. José Enrique Rodó, 33 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Palmitas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus January
2° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 22 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
José Enrique RodóSoriano33 km SE29°16°120 mm
MercedesSoriano35 km NW30°17°120 mm
DoloresSoriano39 km W30°17°106 mm
Santa CatalinaSoriano43 km SE29°16°119 mm
Ombúes de LavalleColonia48 km S29°16°108 mm
Villa SorianoSoriano50 km WNW30°17°106 mm
AgraciadaSoriano55 km SW30°17°97 mm
CardonaSoriano57 km SE29°16°119 mm

The Almanac · Palmitas 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 30°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Palmitas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°18°99 mm12 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦
February29°17°126 mm11 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦
March28°16°123 mm10 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
April24°12°105 mm10 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
May20°9°77 mm10 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦
June17°6°67 mm10 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
July16°5°67 mm11 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
August18°7°81 mm12 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦
September20°8°80 mm13 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
October23°12°121 mm13 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
November27°14°106 mm13 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
December30°16°117 mm12 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Palmitas in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Palmitas in December?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Palmitas?

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

How long are the days in Palmitas in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 14 h 22 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 9 h 56 min.

Does it snow in Palmitas in December?

Hardly — December nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Palmitas in December?

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

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