December weather forecast
Collins, Barbados

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Collins, Barbados, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.6°C (81.7°F) and an average low of 26.5°C (79.7°F).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December, Collins observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.6°C (81.7°F), differing subtly from the previous month. Collins's December nights witness minimal differential from the daytime temperatures, with averages of 26.5°C (79.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index in December is estimated at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). With unrelenting exposure and activity, one might experience exhaustion, leading to potential heat cramps.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout December, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated. In Collins, 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 in Collins, Barbados, is 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. 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Jan 29, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Collins in December?

In December, in Collins, the average high-temperature is 27.6°C (81.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 26.5°C (79.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in December is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Collins?

In Collins, Barbados, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Collins in December?

In Collins, Barbados, in December, during 16.2 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Collins?

December has the shortest days of the year in Collins, Barbados, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Collins?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Collins?

On the first day of December in Collins, Barbados, 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Collins?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Collins, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Collins have in December?

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

What is the month with the highest UV index in Collins?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Collins?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Collins?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Collins, Barbados, is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Collins, Barbados

Average temperature in December - Collins, 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
Collins, Barbados

Average pressure in December - Collins, 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
Collins, Barbados

Average wind speed in December - Collins, 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
Collins, Barbados

Average humidity in December - Collins, 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
Collins, Barbados

Average rainfall in December - Collins, 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
Collins, Barbados

Average rainfall days in December - Collins, 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
Collins, Barbados

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Collins, Barbados
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min

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 3min

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
Collins, Barbados

Average sunshine days in December - Collins, 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
Collins, Barbados

Average UV index in December - Collins, 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
Collins, Barbados

Average cloud cover in December - Collins, 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
Collins, Barbados

Average visibility in December - Collins, 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).

Collins, Barbados

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