December weather forecast
Palmar, Costa Rica

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palmar, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.2°C (63°F) and max 26.5°C (79.7°F).

Temperature

Palmar marks the arrival of December with an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.5°C (79.7°F), hardly different from November's 25.9°C (78.6°F). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 17.2°C (63°F) is expected in Palmar, Costa Rica.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Palmar, during December, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation. In Palmar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272 days and collects up to 2217mm (87.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
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

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Palmar 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. 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. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Palmar in December?

In December, in Palmar, the average high-temperature is 26.5°C (79.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 17.2°C (63°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 32°C (89.6°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Palmar?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Palmar?

In Palmar, 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 in Palmar?

With an average of 11h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Palmar, Costa Rica.

How many hours of daylight does Palmar have in December?

In Palmar, the average day length in December is 11h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Palmar?

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, in Palmar, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:27 CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Palmar have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Palmar is 8.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Palmar?

January through April, June, July, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Palmar, Costa Rica.

How high is the UV index in December in Palmar?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Palmar is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Palmar, Costa Rica

Average temperature in December - Palmar, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Palmar, Costa Rica

Average pressure in December - Palmar, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Palmar, Costa Rica

Average wind speed in December - Palmar, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Palmar, Costa Rica

Average humidity in December - Palmar, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Palmar, Costa Rica

Average rainfall in December - Palmar, 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).

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Average rainfall days in December
Palmar, Costa Rica

Average rainfall days in December - Palmar, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palmar, Costa Rica

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palmar, 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: 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Palmar, Costa Rica

Average sunshine days in December - Palmar, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Palmar, Costa Rica

Average UV index in December - Palmar, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Palmar, Costa Rica

Average cloud cover in December - Palmar, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Palmar, Costa Rica

Average visibility in December - Palmar, 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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