December weather forecast
The Settlement, British Virgin Islands

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Weather in December

December ushers in the coolest temperatures of the year in The Settlement. It marks a drop from November's recorded highs, building up the momentum for the incoming cooler season. A significant reduction in the amount of rainfall, experiencing a slump to 53mm (2.09") from November's 97mm (3.82"), signals the end of the wet season. The clouds tend to disperse more, resulting in an increase in the visibility range. These weather shifts, marking the end of the year, are ideal for visitors who prefer mild and comfortable weather conditions.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in The Settlement during December registers at a still moderately hot 26.9°C (80.4°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. December nights register a minor temperature decline, steadying at a still moderately hot 26°C (78.8°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in The Settlement, British Virgin Islands, are January through March, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In The Settlement, in December, during 23.2 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In The Settlement, during the entire year, the rain falls for 262.1 days and collects up to 835mm (32.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in The Settlement, with an average of 11h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:51 AST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in The Settlement.

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. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in The Settlement?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in The Settlement, British Virgin Islands, are 26.9°C (80.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in November is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the least humid month in The Settlement?

The months with the lowest humidity in The Settlement, British Virgin Islands, are January through March, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December in The Settlement?

In The Settlement, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in The Settlement in December?

In The Settlement, during December, the rain falls for 23.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in The Settlement?

With an average of 11h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in The Settlement.

What is the average length of the day in December in The Settlement?

In December, the average day length in The Settlement, British Virgin Islands, is 11h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in The Settlement?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of the month, in The Settlement, British Virgin Islands, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:51 AST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in The Settlement?

December has the least sunshine of the year in The Settlement, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in The Settlement?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

When is the highest UV index in The Settlement?

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in The Settlement, British Virgin Islands.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in The Settlement?

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in The Settlement, British Virgin Islands.

What is the UV index intensity in December in The Settlement?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in The Settlement is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
The Settlement, British Virgin Islands

Average temperature in December - The Settlement, British Virgin Islands
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (28.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (25.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (24.7°C).

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Average pressure in December
The Settlement, British Virgin Islands

Average pressure in December - The Settlement, British Virgin Islands
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
The Settlement, British Virgin Islands

Average wind speed in December - The Settlement, British Virgin Islands
  • Average wind speed in December: 23.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (24.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (18.2km/h).

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Average humidity in December
The Settlement, British Virgin Islands

Average humidity in December - The Settlement, British Virgin Islands
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, October and December (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
The Settlement, British Virgin Islands

Average rainfall in December - The Settlement, British Virgin Islands
  • Average rainfall in December: 53mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and October (113mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (28mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
The Settlement, British Virgin Islands

Average rainfall days in December - The Settlement, British Virgin Islands
  • Average rainfall days in December: 23.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (24.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (17.5 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
The Settlement, British Virgin Islands

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - The Settlement, British Virgin Islands
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
The Settlement, British Virgin Islands

Average sunshine days in December - The Settlement, British Virgin Islands
  • Average sunshine days in December: 4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (7.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
The Settlement, British Virgin Islands

Average UV index in December - The Settlement, British Virgin Islands
  • 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
The Settlement, British Virgin Islands

Average cloud cover in December - The Settlement, British Virgin Islands
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are May, July and August (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
The Settlement, British Virgin Islands

Average visibility in December - The Settlement, British Virgin Islands
  • 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).

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