December Rainfall and Precipitation in Santa Cruz
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Santa Cruz, Argentina in December.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Santa Cruz precipitation in December: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Santa Cruz, Argentina receive in December?
Rainfall in El Calafate during December is on the lighter side, averaging about 75 mm (3 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.
How many days does it rain in Santa Cruz, Argentina in December?
El Calafate sees roughly 5 days rainy days during December.
Is December part of the rainy season in Santa Cruz, Argentina?
December is generally a drier month for Santa Cruz, Argentina, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in December in Santa Cruz, Argentina?
Looking at our data, El Chaltén tops the wettest-cities list in Santa Cruz, Argentina for December, with monthly rainfall averaging 219 mm (8.6 in).
What is the driest city in December in Santa Cruz, Argentina?
Caleta Olivia is the driest city we have data for in Santa Cruz, Argentina in December, with monthly rainfall close to 15 mm (0.6 in).
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