December weather forecast
Baracoa, Cuba

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Weather in December

Baracoa, Cuba succumbs to the influence of the northern hemisphere’s colder months in December. The shift in weather is subtle yet noticeable with temperatures and rainfall gradually reducing. Wind speed reaches one of its highest points in the year, with the maximum speed touching 17.5km/h (10.9mph). The UV index drops back to 6 due to decreased hours of sunlight. The sea temperature drops to 27.7°C (81.9°F), indicating the official beginning of the cooler months.

Temperature

December's weather in Baracoa displays an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.5°C (79.7°F), slightly varied from November's 27.4°C (81.3°F). Baracoa's average temperature throughout the nights in December exhibits a minor decrease from daytime highs, stabilizing at a still warm 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Humidity

June, July, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Baracoa, Cuba.

Rainfall

In Baracoa, in December, during 19.5 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Baracoa, Cuba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 216.2 days and collects up to 685mm (26.97") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Baracoa, the average seawater temperature in December is 27.7°C (81.9°F).
Note: Surface water temperatures falling between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are regarded as prime and extremely agreeable for enduring periods during any water activity.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of December, in Baracoa, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:29 CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Baracoa. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in December translates into the following instructions:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Note! The Sun's UV radiation gets intensified with the reflection from sand and water.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Baracoa?

The high-temperature, in December, in Baracoa, is 26.5°C (79.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to 23.7°C (74.7°F). In November, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the most humid month in Baracoa?

The months with the highest humidity in Baracoa are June, July, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Baracoa?

The average relative humidity in December in Baracoa is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Baracoa?

In December, the rain falls for 19.5 days. Throughout December, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the sea water temperature in December in Baracoa?

In Baracoa, Cuba, in December, the average water temperature is 27.7°C (81.9°F). Water temperature between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) is regarded as very warm and enjoyable by all. With these temperatures, water activities are pleasurable, without feeling uncomfortable for prolonged periods.

What is the month with the shortest days in Baracoa?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Baracoa?

In Baracoa, Cuba, the average day length in December is 10h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Baracoa?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of the month, in Baracoa, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:29 CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Baracoa?

January, November and December, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Baracoa?

The average sunshine duration in December in Baracoa, Cuba, is 6.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Baracoa?

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Baracoa?

In Baracoa, Cuba, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Baracoa, Cuba

Average temperature in December - Baracoa, Cuba
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (25.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (22.7°C).

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Average pressure in December
Baracoa, Cuba

Average pressure in December - Baracoa, Cuba
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Baracoa, Cuba

Average wind speed in December - Baracoa, Cuba
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11.5km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Baracoa, Cuba

Average humidity in December - Baracoa, Cuba
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, November and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Baracoa, Cuba

Average rainfall in December - Baracoa, Cuba
  • Average rainfall in December: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (84mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (42mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Baracoa, Cuba

Average rainfall days in December - Baracoa, Cuba
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (15.9 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Baracoa, Cuba

Average sea temperature in December - Baracoa, Cuba
  • Average sea temperature in December: 27.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (29.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (26.3°C).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Baracoa, Cuba

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Baracoa, Cuba
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Baracoa, Cuba

Average sunshine days in December - Baracoa, Cuba
  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Baracoa, Cuba

Average UV index in December - Baracoa, Cuba
  • Average UV index in December: 6

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Baracoa, Cuba

Average cloud cover in December - Baracoa, Cuba
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Baracoa, Cuba

Average visibility in December - Baracoa, Cuba
  • 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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