December weather forecast
Esquipulas, Costa Rica

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Esquipulas, 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 start of December marks an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.5°C (79.7°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in November. In December, the average low-temperature records at an enjoyable 17.2°C (63°F) during the nights.

Humidity

In Esquipulas, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Esquipulas, during December, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 272 rainfall days, and 2217mm (87.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:27 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, June, July, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 26.5°C (79.7°F) and 17.2°C (63°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is computed to be 32°C (89.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.
How many days does it rain in December in Esquipulas?
In Esquipulas, during December, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Esquipulas have in December?
The average day length in December is 11h and 33min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:27 CST.
How many hours of sunshine does Esquipulas have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
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 intensity in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Esquipulas, 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
Esquipulas, 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
Esquipulas, 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
Esquipulas, 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
Esquipulas, 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
Esquipulas, 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
Esquipulas, 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
Esquipulas, 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
Esquipulas, 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
Esquipulas, 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
Esquipulas, 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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