December weather forecast
Cariblanco, Costa Rica

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cariblanco, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26.5°C (79.7°F) and an average low of 17.2°C (63°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.5°C (79.7°F), bearing a close resemblance to November. Throughout the nights in December, Cariblanco experiences an average low-temperature of 17.2°C (63°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Cariblanco is 81%.

Rainfall

In Cariblanco, in December, during 18.3 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cariblanco, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272 days and collects up to 2217mm (87.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:26 CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Cariblanco is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Cariblanco are January through April, June, July, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Cariblanco?
Cariblanco in December has an average high-temperature of 26.5°C (79.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in May is evaluated at 32°C (89.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Cariblanco?
In December, the average relative humidity in Cariblanco, Costa Rica, is 81%.
How many days does it rain in December in Cariblanco?
In Cariblanco, in December, during 18.3 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Cariblanco?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Cariblanco have in December?
In Cariblanco, the average day length in December is 11h and 32min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cariblanco?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, in Cariblanco, Costa Rica, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:26 CST.
How long on average sun shines in December in Cariblanco?
The average sunshine duration in December in Cariblanco, Costa Rica, is 8.7h.
When is the highest UV index in Cariblanco?
January through April, June, July, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December in Cariblanco?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cariblanco is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Cariblanco, Costa Rica
Average temperature in December
Cariblanco, Costa Rica
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (29.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (25.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (19.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Cariblanco, Costa Rica
Average pressure in December
Cariblanco, Costa Rica
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Cariblanco, Costa Rica
Average wind speed in December
Cariblanco, Costa Rica
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.8km/h).

Average humidity in December - Cariblanco, Costa Rica
Average humidity in December
Cariblanco, Costa Rica
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in December - Cariblanco, Costa Rica
Average rainfall in December
Cariblanco, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall in December: 46mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (396mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Cariblanco, Costa Rica
Average rainfall days in December
Cariblanco, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cariblanco, Costa Rica
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cariblanco, Costa Rica
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December - Cariblanco, Costa Rica
Average sunshine days in December
Cariblanco, Costa Rica
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.5 days).

Average UV index in December - Cariblanco, Costa Rica
Average UV index in December
Cariblanco, Costa Rica
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, August and November (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December - Cariblanco, Costa Rica
Average cloud cover in December
Cariblanco, Costa Rica
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December - Cariblanco, Costa Rica
Average visibility in December
Cariblanco, Costa Rica
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August, September, October and November (7km).

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