December weather forecastPunta Gorda, Belize
December
Weather in December
December in Punta Gorda manifests itself as an offering of winter to the city dwellers. The weather conditions prompt the residents to brace for the arrival of the coldest month. As an interesting fact, December experiences a notable decrease in daylight hours, having the least light throughout the year. Despite the prevalent chills, humidity remains relatively high in the atmosphere. The rainfall sees a minor dip compared to previous months, but it does not take away the heavy cloud cover.Temperature
The beginning of December in Punta Gorda reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.9°C (80.4°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. Throughout the month of December, the average temperature in Punta Gorda dips to an agreeable 20.9°C (69.6°F) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, in Punta Gorda, the rain falls for 23.3 days. Throughout December, 78mm (3.07") of precipitation is accumulated. In Punta Gorda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 293.1 days and collects up to 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation.Daylight
With an average of 11h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:34 CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Punta Gorda is 6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Punta Gorda, Belize
- Average high temperature in December: 26.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20°C).
Average pressure in December
Punta Gorda, Belize
- Average pressure in December: 1016mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.8mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Punta Gorda, Belize
- Average wind speed in December: 7.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.1km/h).
Average humidity in December
Punta Gorda, Belize
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Punta Gorda, Belize
- Average rainfall in December: 78mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (169mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (46mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Punta Gorda, Belize
- Average rainfall days in December: 23.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (18.6 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Punta Gorda, Belize
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 12min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Punta Gorda, Belize
- Average sunshine days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Punta Gorda, Belize
- Average UV index in December: 6
The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in December
Punta Gorda, Belize
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Punta Gorda, Belize
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
