December weather forecast
San Francisco, Costa Rica

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Weather in December

December rolls in by easing out of the rainy season, with the low rainfall recorded at 46mm (1.81"). Inhabitants of San Francisco can finally look forward to drier days and holiday festivities. Hallmarked by the strengthening of wind speed to 8.7km/h (5.4mph), it concludes the year with a significant meteorological change. The advent of the cooler and windier season sets a different mood across the cityscape. This change in weather rhythm marks a fitting end to San Francisco's dynamic climatic dance.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in San Francisco is a still warm 26.5°C (79.7°F) in December, hardly different from the 25.9°C (78.6°F) recorded in November. San Francisco experiences an average low-temperature of 17.2°C (63°F) in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in San Francisco, Costa Rica, is 81%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in San Francisco, Costa Rica, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:26 CST.

Sunshine

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 San Francisco. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during December translates into these guidelines:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in San Francisco in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 26.5°C (79.7°F) and 17.2°C (63°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is estimated at 32°C (89.6°F).

What is the average humidity in December in San Francisco?

The average relative humidity in December in San Francisco, Costa Rica, is 81%.

How much does it rain in San Francisco in December?

In San Francisco, 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 San Francisco?

The month with the shortest days in San Francisco, Costa Rica, is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does San Francisco have in December?

In December, the average day length in San Francisco, Costa Rica, is 11h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in San Francisco?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:26 CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in San Francisco?

The average sunshine duration in December in San Francisco is 8.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in San Francisco?

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

How high is the UV index in December in San Francisco?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in San Francisco, Costa Rica, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average temperature in December - San Francisco, 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
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average pressure in December - San Francisco, 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
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average wind speed in December - San Francisco, 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
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average humidity in December - San Francisco, 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
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average rainfall in December - San Francisco, 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
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average rainfall days in December - San Francisco, 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
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - San Francisco, 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average sunshine days in December - San Francisco, 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
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average UV index in December - San Francisco, 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
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average cloud cover in December - San Francisco, 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
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average visibility in December - San Francisco, 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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