December weather forecast
Purires, Costa Rica

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

December is marked by an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.5°C (79.7°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Purires reports an average low-temperature of 17.2°C (63°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout December, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 272 rainfall days, and 2217mm (87.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Purires, 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

In Purires, the average sunshine in December 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 in Purires. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Purires?

The high-temperature, in December, in Purires, records 26.5°C (79.7°F), while the low-temperature is 17.2°C (63°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in May is computed to be 32°C (89.6°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Purires?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Purires?

In Purires, Costa Rica, during December, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Purires?

December has the shortest days of the year in Purires, Costa Rica, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Purires have in December?

In Purires, the average day length in December is 11h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Purires?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Purires?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Purires is 8.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Purires?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Purires?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Purires is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Purires, Costa Rica

Average temperature in December - Purires, 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).

Average pressure in December
Purires, Costa Rica

Average pressure in December - Purires, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Purires, Costa Rica

Average wind speed in December - Purires, 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).

Average humidity in December
Purires, Costa Rica

Average humidity in December - Purires, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Purires, Costa Rica

Average rainfall in December - Purires, 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).

Average rainfall days in December
Purires, Costa Rica

Average rainfall days in December - Purires, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Purires, Costa Rica
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 4min

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 36min).

  • 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).

Average sunshine days in December
Purires, Costa Rica

Average sunshine days in December - Purires, 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).

Average UV index in December
Purires, Costa Rica

Average UV index in December - Purires, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Purires, Costa Rica

Average cloud cover in December - Purires, 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).

Average visibility in December
Purires, Costa Rica

Average visibility in December - Purires, 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).

Purires, Costa Rica

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