December weather forecastMangrove, Barbados

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Mangrove, 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

In the transition from November to December, Mangrove reports an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.6°C (81.7°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. Mangrove, during December nights, records a temperature marginally cooler than the daytime average, at a still warm 26.5°C (79.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index for December is estimated at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). Staying active during long-term exposure might result in a state of exhaustion and cause heat cramps.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Mangrove, Barbados, is 76%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mangrove is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 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 Mangrove 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. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Mangrove. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in December interprets into the following advice:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Mangrove 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. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

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

In Mangrove, in December, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation.

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

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:42 AST.

The month with the least sunshine in Mangrove is December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

In Mangrove, 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 in Mangrove.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mangrove, 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
Mangrove, 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
Mangrove, 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
Mangrove, 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
Mangrove, 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
Mangrove, 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
Mangrove, 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
Mangrove, 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
Mangrove, 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
Mangrove, 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
Mangrove, 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).