Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
La Cruz experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 28.8°C (83.8°F) and a low of 24.3°C (75.7°F).Heat index
The average heat index in December is appraised at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in La Cruz is 74%.Rainfall
In December, in La Cruz, the rain falls for 20.1 days. Throughout December, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated. In La Cruz, during the entire year, the rain falls for 237.9 days and collects up to 717mm (28.23") of precipitation.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in La Cruz, Costa Rica, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in La Cruz, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:30 CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 7.9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December in La Cruz?
How many days does it rain in December in La Cruz?
What is the month with the shortest days in La Cruz?
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What time are sunrise and sunset in December in La Cruz?
How many hours of sunshine does La Cruz have in December?
What are the months with the highest UV index in La Cruz?
When is the lowest UV index in La Cruz?
What is the UV index reading in December in La Cruz?
Average temperature in December
La Cruz, Costa Rica
- Average high temperature in December: 28.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, February and December (24.3°C).
Average pressure in December
La Cruz, Costa Rica
- Average pressure in December: 1011.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.2mbar).
Average wind speed in December
La Cruz, Costa Rica
- Average wind speed in December: 23.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (26.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (12.3km/h).
Average humidity in December
La Cruz, Costa Rica
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (69%).
Average rainfall in December
La Cruz, Costa Rica
- Average rainfall in December: 30mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (151mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (7mm).
Average rainfall days in December
La Cruz, Costa Rica
- Average rainfall days in December: 20.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (10.6 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
La Cruz, Costa Rica
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
La Cruz, Costa Rica
- Average sunshine days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (2 days).
Average UV index in December
La Cruz, Costa Rica
- 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).
Average cloud cover in December
La Cruz, Costa Rica
- Average cloud cover in December: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in December
La Cruz, Costa Rica
- 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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