December weather forecast
Mesa, Costa Rica

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is a moderately hot month in Mesa, Costa Rica, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.4°C (74.1°F) and 14°C (57.2°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into December, Mesa records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 23.4°C (74.1°F), almost identical to November's 22.7°C (72.9°F). In Mesa, December's nights observe an average temperature dip to a moderate 14°C (57.2°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Mesa, during December, the rain falls for 19.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation. In Mesa, Costa Rica, during the entire year, the rain falls for 287.8 days and collects up to 2585mm (101.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:27 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7.8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Mesa. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Mesa. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Mesa in December?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Mesa, is 23.4°C (74.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 14°C (57.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Mesa?
In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.
How many days does it rain in December in Mesa?
In Mesa, during December, the rain falls for 19.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days in Mesa?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Mesa have in December?
The average day length in December in Mesa, Costa Rica, is 11h and 34min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mesa?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:27 CST.
How long on average sun shines in December in Mesa?
The average sunshine duration in December in Mesa, Costa Rica, is 7.8h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Mesa?
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.
When is the lowest UV index in Mesa?
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Mesa, Costa Rica.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Mesa?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mesa, Costa Rica, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Mesa, Costa Rica
Average temperature in December
Mesa, Costa Rica
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (26°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (22.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (17°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Mesa, Costa Rica
Average pressure in December
Mesa, Costa Rica
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Mesa, Costa Rica
Average wind speed in December
Mesa, Costa Rica
  • Average wind speed in December: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.3km/h).

Average humidity in December - Mesa, Costa Rica
Average humidity in December
Mesa, Costa Rica
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (75%).

Average rainfall in December - Mesa, Costa Rica
Average rainfall in December
Mesa, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall in December: 65mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (438mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Mesa, Costa Rica
Average rainfall days in December
Mesa, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.2 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mesa, Costa Rica
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mesa, Costa Rica
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December - Mesa, Costa Rica
Average sunshine days in December
Mesa, Costa Rica
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.1 days).

Average UV index in December - Mesa, Costa Rica
Average UV index in December
Mesa, Costa Rica
  • Average UV index in December: 5

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

Average cloud cover in December - Mesa, Costa Rica
Average cloud cover in December
Mesa, Costa Rica
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December - Mesa, Costa Rica
Average visibility in December
Mesa, Costa Rica
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August, September, October and November (6km).

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