Temperatures in December
It's cold in December in El Chaltén with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 5°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 2°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for El Chaltén in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in El Chaltén with cold temperatures, averaging around 7°C during the day and nights close to 1°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 7°C, with nights close to 0°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in El Chaltén will be around 8°C, with nights close to 1°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 241 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. Of the total precipitation, about 32 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Northwest.
There’s an average 73% chance of precipitation per day this month. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for El Chaltén. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
El Chaltén in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
7°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
8°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
5°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
241 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
23 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
32 cm | 1,2 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
15 days | 1 day | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit El Chaltén?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in El Chaltén. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
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Daily Temperature in December in El Chaltén
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in El Chaltén, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in December in El Chaltén
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Daily Precipitation in December in El Chaltén
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for El Chaltén, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 23 days of rain in El Chaltén.
Daily Snowfall in December in El Chaltén
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in El Chaltén, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV Index in December in El Chaltén
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in El Chaltén, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in El Chaltén Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in El Chaltén, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in El Chaltén Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in El Chaltén, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in El Chaltén per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in El Chaltén, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in December for El Chaltén
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in El Chaltén. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in El Chaltén
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The weather was quite variable, from sunshine to rain and wind, but overall around 15 degrees. The unpredictability made the trip even more exciting, but at the same time pleasant enough for walking and relaxing.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in El Chaltén by Month
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