December weather forecast
Punda, Curaçao

December in Punda welcomes winter with the highest rainfall level of the year, recording 100mm (3.94"). Despite the increase in rain, the city maintains its characteristically sunny weather. December in Punda is characterized by festive spirit, brisk activities, and vibrant holidays. Despite the relatively rainy weather, the month’s charm in terms of events and activities persists. Hence, December continues to be a captivating time in Punda with its mix of weather patterns and cheerful ambiance.

Temperature

The advent of December in Punda brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), almost identical to the preceding month. During the nights in December, Punda experiences a consistent average temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Heat index

In December, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In Punda, the average relative humidity in December is 78.9%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Punda is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Punda is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of December, in Punda, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:21 AST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine.