December weather forecast
Shipyard, Belize

December in Shipyard witnesses the unfolding of the dry season. The month tends to be cooler compared to the prior months, dialing down the year's tropical narrative. Rainfall is scarce, and wind speeds pull back, setting a serene ambiance for the holiday season. The month scores the year's lowest average temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F), tailoring a delightful escape from the city's otherwise high heat index. December, thus, rings in the holidays with a hint of cooler weather and plenty of sunshine.

Temperature

Shipyard notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.2°C (81°F) in December, hardly diverging from November. Shipyard's temperature lowers to a mean of 21.7°C (71.1°F) during the nights in December.

Heat index

The average heat index in December is computed to be a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). With prolonged exposure and constant activity, one might feel exhausted and experience heat cramps.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 21.4 days. Throughout December, 82mm (3.23") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 262.3 rainfall days, and 1335mm (52.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Shipyard is December, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:18. On the last day of December, in Shipyard, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:30 CST.

Sunshine

In Shipyard, the average sunshine in December is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned 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. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.