December weather forecastBakers, Barbados

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a warm month in Bakers, Barbados, with an average temperature varying between 27.6°C (81.7°F) and 26.5°C (79.7°F).

Temperature

Bakers marks the onset of December with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.6°C (81.7°F), a subtle shift from November's 28.2°C (82.8°F). The nights of December in Bakers anticipate a slight dip from daytime high temperatures, settling to an average low-temperature of 26.5°C (79.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is estimated at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Prolonged activity during exposure might result in a state of fatigue and cause heat cramps.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Bakers, in December, during 16.2 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bakers, Barbados, during the entire year, the rain falls for 233.8 days and collects up to 706mm (27.8") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:42 AST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is 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 Bakers. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 27.6°C (81.7°F) and a low-temperature of 26.5°C (79.7°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

In Bakers, during December, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation.

With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bakers.

In December, the average day length in Bakers is 11h and 22min.

On the first day of December in Bakers, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:42 AST.

With an average of 6.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Bakers, Barbados.

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

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

In Bakers, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average high temperature in December: 27.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are September and October (28.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (26.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (25.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average pressure in December: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average wind speed in December: 26.9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (28.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (19.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average rainfall in December: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Bakers, Barbados

  • 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
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Bakers, Barbados

  • 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).