December weather forecast
Palmares, Costa Rica

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a warm month in Palmares, Costa Rica, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.2°C (63°F) and 26.5°C (79.7°F).

Temperature

The advent of December observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.5°C (79.7°F), nearly identical to November's 25.9°C (78.6°F). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a comfortable 17.2°C (63°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Palmares, in December, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 46mm (1.81") of accumulated precipitation. In Palmares, Costa Rica, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272 days and collects up to 2217mm (87.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:27 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Palmares is 8.7h.

UV index

January through April, June, July, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during December morphs into the following directions:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Palmares in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Palmares, is 26.5°C (79.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 17.2°C (63°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in May is appraised at 32°C (89.6°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Palmares?

In Palmares, Costa Rica, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Palmares?

In Palmares, in December, during 18.3 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palmares?

With an average of 11h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Palmares, Costa Rica.

How many hours of daylight does Palmares have in December?

The average day length in December in Palmares, Costa Rica, is 11h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Palmares?

On the first day of December in Palmares, Costa Rica, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:27 CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Palmares have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Palmares, Costa Rica, is 8.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Palmares?

January through April, June, July, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Palmares?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Palmares, Costa Rica, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Palmares, Costa Rica

Average temperature in December - Palmares, Costa Rica
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (29.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (25.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (19.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.8°C).

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Average pressure in December
Palmares, Costa Rica

Average pressure in December - Palmares, Costa Rica
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Palmares, Costa Rica

Average wind speed in December - Palmares, Costa Rica
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.8km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Palmares, Costa Rica

Average humidity in December - Palmares, Costa Rica
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Palmares, Costa Rica

Average rainfall in December - Palmares, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall in December: 46mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (396mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (17mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Palmares, Costa Rica

Average rainfall days in December - Palmares, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palmares, Costa Rica

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palmares, Costa Rica
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Palmares, Costa Rica

Average sunshine days in December - Palmares, Costa Rica
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Palmares, Costa Rica

Average UV index in December - Palmares, Costa Rica
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, August and November (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in December
Palmares, Costa Rica

Average cloud cover in December - Palmares, Costa Rica
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in December
Palmares, Costa Rica

Average visibility in December - Palmares, Costa Rica
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August, September, October and November (7km).

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