December weather forecastMella, Cuba

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Mella, Cuba, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.9°C (67.8°F) and 28.2°C (82.8°F).

Temperature

The onset of December notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.2°C (82.8°F), subtly shifted from November's 29°C (84.2°F). Mella experiences an average low-temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F) in the month of December.

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is estimated at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are October through December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mella, during the entire year, the rain falls for 211.7 days and collects up to 720mm (28.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Mella, Cuba, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Mella, with an average of 10h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:34 CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

Mella in December has an average high-temperature of 28.2°C (82.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 33°C (91.4°F).

The months with the highest humidity are October through December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

In Mella, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

In Mella, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Mella, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 10h and 55min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:34 CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Mella is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mella, Cuba

  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (32.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Mella, Cuba

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Mella, Cuba

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Mella, Cuba

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October, November and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Mella, Cuba

  • Average rainfall in December: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (114mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mella, Cuba

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Mella, Cuba

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mella, Cuba

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Mella, Cuba

  • Average UV index in December: 6

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mella, Cuba

  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Mella, Cuba

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are October, November and December (8km).