December weather forecast
Cockburn Town, The Bahamas

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Weather in December

Cockburn Town welcomes December with cooler temperatures and lesser rainfall, giving it a pleasant ambience compared to the drier November and hotter January. The city's temperature drops to an average low of 23.9°C (75°F) towards the month's end. The rainfall count for December is 40mm (1.57"), lower than November, making it the driest month. The daylight hours dwindles to the year's least, offering 10.7 hours of daytime. Visiting Cockburn Town in December offers the experience of Bahamas' weather at its cool and dry best, providing a perfect setting to wrap up the year.

Temperature

The commencement of December in Cockburn Town, The Bahamas, notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.2°C (77.4°F), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. The December nights show a slight decrease to a mean low-temperature of 23.9°C (75°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Cockburn Town, in December, during 17.9 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cockburn Town, there are 214.6 rainfall days, and 747mm (29.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Cockburn Town, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 17:21 EST.

Sunshine

In Cockburn Town, the average sunshine in December is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cockburn Town are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Cockburn Town?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Cockburn Town during December are 25.2°C (77.4°F) and 23.9°C (75°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in October is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Cockburn Town?

In Cockburn Town, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Cockburn Town?

In Cockburn Town, in December, during 17.9 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cockburn Town?

December has the shortest days of the year in Cockburn Town, with an average of 10h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cockburn Town have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Cockburn Town?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:10. On the last day of the month, in Cockburn Town, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 17:21 EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cockburn Town?

The average sunshine duration in December in Cockburn Town, The Bahamas, is 6.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Cockburn Town?

The months with the lowest UV index in Cockburn Town, The Bahamas, are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cockburn Town?

In Cockburn Town, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Cockburn Town, The Bahamas

Average temperature in December - Cockburn Town, The Bahamas
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (23.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (22.6°C).

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Average pressure in December
Cockburn Town, The Bahamas

Average pressure in December - Cockburn Town, The Bahamas
  • Average pressure in December: 1017.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1013.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Cockburn Town, The Bahamas

Average wind speed in December - Cockburn Town, The Bahamas
  • Average wind speed in December: 25.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (25.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (19.4km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Cockburn Town, The Bahamas

Average humidity in December - Cockburn Town, The Bahamas
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cockburn Town, The Bahamas

Average rainfall in December - Cockburn Town, The Bahamas
  • Average rainfall in December: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (129mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (26mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Cockburn Town, The Bahamas

Average rainfall days in December - Cockburn Town, The Bahamas
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.8 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cockburn Town, The Bahamas

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cockburn Town, The Bahamas
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cockburn Town, The Bahamas

Average sunshine days in December - Cockburn Town, The Bahamas
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (11.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (5.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cockburn Town, The Bahamas

Average UV index in December - Cockburn Town, The Bahamas
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in December
Cockburn Town, The Bahamas

Average cloud cover in December - Cockburn Town, The Bahamas
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are January and October (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Cockburn Town, The Bahamas

Average visibility in December - Cockburn Town, The Bahamas
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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