December weather forecast
Hayes, Jamaica

December signifies the end of the year, bringing along cooler temperatures and lower humidity in Hayes, Jamaica. With declining wind speed at 7.9km/h (4.9mph) and stabilizing pressure at 1014.3 mb, the city wraps up the year on a pleasant note. A drop in rainfall to 48mm (1.89") signals the descent of the post-monsoon phase. Despite the reduced rain showers, the relatively stable climatological parameters maintain the overall tropical feel to the city. As December concludes, Hayes ends the year with applaud-worthy resilience and never-dimming tropical allure.

Temperature

The advent of December in Hayes, Jamaica, presents an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. December nights in Hayes experience a consistent temperature drop to a pleasant 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index in December is calculated to be a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, in Hayes, Jamaica, the rain falls for 21.6 days. Throughout December, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is accumulated. In Hayes, Jamaica, during the entire year, the rain falls for 279.6 days and collects up to 947mm (37.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Hayes is December, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Hayes, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:44 EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Hayes are October and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during December translates into the following guidance:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.