December weather forecastVertientes, Cuba

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Vertientes, Cuba, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.5°C (83.3°F) and min 20°C (68°F).

Temperature

December's presence marks an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.5°C (83.3°F), subtly varied from November's 28.9°C (84°F). Throughout the December nights, Vertientes encounters a low-temperature of 20°C (68°F).

Heat index

December's heat index is calculated to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Vertientes, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Vertientes, Cuba, there are 191.7 rainfall days, and 672mm (26.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Vertientes is December, with an average of 10h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of December, in Vertientes, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:41 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Vertientes are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete 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.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Vertientes, the average high-temperature is 28.5°C (83.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 20°C (68°F). In December, 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 calculated to be 34°C (93.2°F).

In Vertientes, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

In Vertientes, Cuba, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.

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

In December, the average day length in Vertientes, Cuba, is 10h and 52min.

On the first day of December in Vertientes, Cuba, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:41 CST.

In Vertientes, Cuba, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Vertientes, Cuba.

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

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

28.9°C

28.5°C

27.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.6km/h

10.9km/h

11.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.5

18.3

16.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Vertientes, Cuba

Average high temperature in December: 28.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (33°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°C).

Average low temperature in December: 20°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°C).

Average pressure in December
Vertientes, Cuba

Average pressure in December: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Vertientes, Cuba

Average wind speed in December: 9.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and September (7.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Vertientes, Cuba

Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Vertientes, Cuba

Average rainfall in December: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (103mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Vertientes, Cuba

Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.5 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Vertientes, 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: 6h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vertientes, Cuba

Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Vertientes, Cuba

Average UV index in December: 6

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