December weather forecastGall Hill, Barbados

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a warm month in Gall Hill, 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

The transition from November to December sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.6°C (81.7°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Gall Hill's average low temperature, barely cooler than the daytime high, steadies at a still moderately hot 26.5°C (79.7°F) during December.

Heat index

December's average heat index is evaluated at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). Extended exposure and activity might lead to tiredness, potentially resulting in heat cramps.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to 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

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Gall Hill, during December, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gall Hill, there are 233.8 rainfall days, and 706mm (27.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gall Hill.
On the first day of December, 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.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gall Hill 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in December leads to these recommendations:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Gall Hill, 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. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in December is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

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

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

The month with the shortest days in Gall Hill, Barbados, is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.

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

On the first day of December in Gall Hill, 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.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Gall Hill, Barbados, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

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.

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

In Gall Hill, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gall Hill, 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
Gall Hill, 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
Gall Hill, 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
Gall Hill, 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
Gall Hill, 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
Gall Hill, 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
Gall Hill, 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
Gall Hill, 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
Gall Hill, 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
Gall Hill, 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
Gall Hill, 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).