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
In Poás, the average high-temperature in December is essentially the same as in November - a still warm 26.5°C (79.7°F). In Poás, in December, the average low-temperature is 17.2°C (63°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Poás is 81%.Rainfall
In Poás, during 18.3 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Poás, there are 272 rainfall days, and 2217mm (87.28") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 11h and 33min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.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 17:26 CST.
Sunshine
In Poás, Costa Rica, the average sunshine in December is 8.7h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Poás are January through April, June, July, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 6 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. 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. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun.
FAQ
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Average temperature in December
Poás, 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
Poás, 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
Poás, 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
Poás, 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
Poás, 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
Poás, 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
Poás, 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
Poás, 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
Poás, 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
Poás, 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
Poás, 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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