December weather forecast
Moín, Costa Rica

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Moín, Costa Rica, with an average temperature varying between 23.4°C (74.1°F) and 28.2°C (82.8°F).

Temperature

Moín's shift from November to December is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.2°C (82.8°F), a slight deviation from 28.8°C (83.8°F). The nighttime temperature in December experiences a minor dip, averaging a still warm 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Heat index

Throughout December, the heat index is evaluated at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). If one persists in activity during exposure, it could induce weariness and subsequently, heat cramps.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Moín, in December, it is raining for 19.6 days, with typically 192mm (7.56") of accumulated precipitation. In Moín, during the entire year, the rain falls for 241.5 days and collects up to 1580mm (62.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Moín, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 17:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:22 CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Moín, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Moín in December?
In December, in Moín, the average high-temperature is 28.2°C (82.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 23.4°C (74.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in December is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Moín?
In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.
How much does it rain in Moín in December?
In Moín, Costa Rica, in December, it is raining for 19.6 days, with typically 192mm (7.56") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days in Moín?
With an average of 11h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Moín.
How many hours of daylight does Moín have in December?
The average day length in December in Moín is 11h and 33min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Moín?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 17:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:22 CST.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Moín?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Moín?
In Moín, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.3h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Moín?
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Moín.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Moín?
In Moín, Costa Rica, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Moín, Costa Rica
Average temperature in December
Moín, Costa Rica
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (30°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (22.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Moín, Costa Rica
Average pressure in December
Moín, Costa Rica
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Moín, Costa Rica
Average wind speed in December
Moín, Costa Rica
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (9.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.4km/h).

Average humidity in December - Moín, Costa Rica
Average humidity in December
Moín, Costa Rica
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (71%).

Average rainfall in December - Moín, Costa Rica
Average rainfall in December
Moín, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall in December: 192mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (203mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (65mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Moín, Costa Rica
Average rainfall days in December
Moín, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.7 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Moín, Costa Rica
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Moín, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

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

The month with the most sunshine days is January (10.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.2 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December - Moín, Costa Rica
Average cloud cover in December
Moín, Costa Rica
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December - Moín, Costa Rica
Average visibility in December
Moín, Costa Rica
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (9km).

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