December weather forecast
Santa Gertrudis Sur, Costa Rica

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santa Gertrudis Sur, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.5°C (79.7°F) and min 17.2°C (63°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December introduces an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.5°C (79.7°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. In December, the average low-temperature in Santa Gertrudis Sur records at an enjoyable 17.2°C (63°F) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Santa Gertrudis Sur, Costa Rica, during December, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Santa Gertrudis Sur, there are 272 rainfall days, and 2217mm (87.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:53 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 Santa Gertrudis Sur, Costa Rica. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during December leads to these advisories:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Santa Gertrudis Sur?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 26.5°C (79.7°F) and 17.2°C (63°F) respectively. In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 32°C (89.6°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Santa Gertrudis Sur?

In Santa Gertrudis Sur, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Santa Gertrudis Sur?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Santa Gertrudis Sur?

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

How many hours of daylight does Santa Gertrudis Sur have in December?

In Santa Gertrudis Sur, the average day length in December is 11h and 33min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Santa Gertrudis Sur?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:26 CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Santa Gertrudis Sur?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Santa Gertrudis Sur, Costa Rica, is 8.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Santa Gertrudis Sur?

The months with the highest UV index in Santa Gertrudis Sur 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 Santa Gertrudis Sur?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Santa Gertrudis Sur is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Santa Gertrudis Sur, Costa Rica

Average temperature in December - Santa Gertrudis Sur, 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
Santa Gertrudis Sur, Costa Rica

Average pressure in December - Santa Gertrudis Sur, 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
Santa Gertrudis Sur, Costa Rica

Average wind speed in December - Santa Gertrudis Sur, 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
Santa Gertrudis Sur, Costa Rica

Average humidity in December - Santa Gertrudis Sur, 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
Santa Gertrudis Sur, Costa Rica

Average rainfall in December - Santa Gertrudis Sur, 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
Santa Gertrudis Sur, Costa Rica

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Gertrudis Sur, 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
Santa Gertrudis Sur, Costa Rica

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Gertrudis Sur, 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
Santa Gertrudis Sur, Costa Rica

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Gertrudis Sur, 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
Santa Gertrudis Sur, Costa Rica

Average UV index in December - Santa Gertrudis Sur, 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
Santa Gertrudis Sur, Costa Rica

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Gertrudis Sur, 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
Santa Gertrudis Sur, Costa Rica

Average visibility in December - Santa Gertrudis Sur, 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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