December weather forecastCodrington, Antigua and Barbuda

December

Weather in December

December in Codrington displays a considerable drop in rainfall along with a mere reduction in temperatures. Amidst these changes, atmospheric pressure experiences ascension, marking the conclusion of the annual climate pattern. As the year winds down, the cloud cover, daylight duration, and sunshine hours move towards their yearly average. The seasonally cool wind speed escorts the city onto the threshold of a new year. Meanwhile, the persistent sea temperature of 27°C (80.6°F) invites visitors for a final splash before the year closes.

Temperature

With the advent of December, Codrington experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.8°C (80.2°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. Codrington's December nights exhibit a subtle drop in temperature, averaging at a still warm 26.1°C (79°F), closely aligned with the daytime highs.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Codrington, in December, during 23.5 rainfall days, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Codrington, there are 253 rainfall days, and 710mm (27.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda, in December, the average water temperature is 27°C (80.6°F).
Note: Swimming, diving, and other water-related activities in temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered highly enjoyable and satisfying for longer durations without uneasiness.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of December, in Codrington, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:43 AST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are November and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Codrington. The months with the lowest UV index in Codrington are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during December translates into the following directions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Attention! UV radiation is markedly stronger with water and sand reflections.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 26.8°C (80.2°F) and the low-temperature is 26.1°C (79°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in November is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda, are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda, is 75%.

In Codrington, in December, it is raining for 23.5 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, the average sea temperature in Codrington is 27°C (80.6°F). For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

With an average of 11h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Codrington, the average day length in December is 11h and 6min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:43 AST.

The months with the least sunshine in Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda, are November and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Codrington is 6.5h.

The months with the highest UV index in Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The months with the lowest UV index in Codrington are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda, is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

27.9°C

26.8°C

26.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

22.4km/h

26km/h

27km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

23.6

23.5

19.8

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.5

4.2

7.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda

Average high temperature in December: 26.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (28.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (25.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: 26.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (27.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (24.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda

Average pressure in December: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1016.5mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are October and November (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda

Average wind speed in December: 24.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (26.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (20.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda

Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda

Average rainfall in December: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (105mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda

Average rainfall days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (24.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and March (17.4 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda

Average sea temperature in December: 27°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (29°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (26°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda

Average daylight in December: 11h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda

Average sunshine days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (9.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (3.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda

Average UV index in December: 7

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

Average cloud cover in December
Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda

Average cloud cover in December: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda

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).