December weather forecast
John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda

December

Weather in December

For the closing month December, rainfall continues to decline, receding to 56mm (2.2") over 24 days, much lower than the heavy 96mm (3.78") witnessed in November. Alongside, temperatures exhibit a decline, marking a range from 26.2°C (79.2°F) to 26.9°C (80.4°F). With an average wind speed of 25.1km/h (15.6mph) and 76% relative humidity, the weather invokes a pleasant cooling effect, albeit with a slight increase in wind gusts to 35.1km/h (21.8mph). Nevertheless, despite a drop in temperatures and reduced sunshine hours, the weather remains ideal for cosmopolitan and outdoor activities. The accommodating conditions of December, therefore, culminate the year on a pleasing note, true to the captivating charm of John Hughes, Antigua, and Barbuda.

Temperature

With the advent of December, John Hughes experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.9°C (80.4°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. John Hughes registers a small shift from peak daytime temperatures, with a consistent average low-temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In John Hughes, in December, during 23.5 rainfall days, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 265.2 rainfall days, and 744mm (29.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in John Hughes, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:44 AST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?
December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 26.9°C (80.4°F) and a low-temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F). In November, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 32°C (89.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.
How much does it rain in John Hughes in December?
In John Hughes, in December, it is raining for 23.5 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does John Hughes have in December?
In John Hughes, the average day length in December is 11h and 8min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:44 AST.
What are the months with the least sunshine?
November and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in December - John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
Average temperature in December
John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (25.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (25°C).

Average pressure in December - John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
Average pressure in December
John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1016.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are October and November (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December - John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
Average wind speed in December
John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
  • Average wind speed in December: 25.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (26.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (20.4km/h).

Average humidity in December - John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
Average humidity in December
John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

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

Average rainfall in December - John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
Average rainfall in December
John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
  • Average rainfall in December: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (100mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December - John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
Average rainfall days in December
John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
  • Average rainfall days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (17.7 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are April, 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 - John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
Average sunshine days in December
John Hughes, 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 July (0.6 days).

Average UV index in December - John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
Average UV index in December
John Hughes, 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 - John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
Average cloud cover in December
John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

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

Average visibility in December - John Hughes, Antigua and Barbuda
Average visibility in December
John Hughes, 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).

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