Temperature in Santa Cruz in December

Santa Cruz is a region in Argentina. December in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in El Chaltén with 8°C to high temperatures in Caleta Olivia with 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Caleta Olivia and 1°C in El Chaltén. During December, summer is in full swing.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Santa Cruz in December?

Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in Santa Cruz. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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What is the warmest city in December in Santa Cruz?

From a thorough analysis of our records, Caleta Olivia clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 23°C, and evenings that remain near 12°C.

What is the coldest city in December in Santa Cruz?

In our database, El Chaltén is the chilliest city in December in Santa Cruz. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 8°C, while the nighttime lows hover around 1°C.

How much sun does Santa Cruz get in December?

El Calafate enjoys approximately 257 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

What is the water's temperature in December?

The water temperature averages approximately 10°C in Puerto San Julián this month, so not the best month to swim.

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