December weather forecast
Catuano, Dominican Republic

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a warm month in Catuano, Dominican Republic, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.7°C (72.9°F) and an average high of 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Temperature

Catuano's average high-temperature in December is a still moderately hot 28.5°C (83.3°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 29.2°C (84.6°F) of November. In Catuano, the expected average low-temperature for December is an agreeable 22.7°C (72.9°F).

Heat index

December's average heat index is evaluated at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Catuano, Dominican Republic, in December, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Catuano, there are 233.5 rainfall days, and 632mm (24.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Catuano, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 18:10 AST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Catuano is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Catuano in December?
In Catuano, in December, the average high-temperature is 28.5°C (83.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 22.7°C (72.9°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Catuano?
In Catuano, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.
How many days does it rain in December in Catuano?
In December, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout December, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Catuano?
The month with the shortest days in Catuano, Dominican Republic, is December, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Catuano?
In December, the average day length is 11h and 4min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Catuano?
On the first day of December in Catuano, Dominican Republic, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 18:10 AST.
How long on average sun shines in December in Catuano?
In Catuano, Dominican Republic, the average sunshine duration in December is 8.3h.
When is the lowest UV index in Catuano?
The months with the lowest UV index in Catuano are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
How high is the UV index in December in Catuano?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Catuano, Dominican Republic
Average temperature in December
Catuano, Dominican Republic
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (25.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (21.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Catuano, Dominican Republic
Average pressure in December
Catuano, Dominican Republic
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Catuano, Dominican Republic
Average wind speed in December
Catuano, Dominican Republic
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, July and August (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (8.8km/h).

Average humidity in December - Catuano, Dominican Republic
Average humidity in December
Catuano, Dominican Republic
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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

Average rainfall in December - Catuano, Dominican Republic
Average rainfall in December
Catuano, Dominican Republic
  • Average rainfall in December: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (79mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Catuano, Dominican Republic
Average rainfall days in December
Catuano, Dominican Republic
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and October (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (15.3 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Catuano, Dominican Republic
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Catuano, Dominican Republic
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December - Catuano, Dominican Republic
Average sunshine days in December
Catuano, Dominican Republic
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (10.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (5.4 days).

Average UV index in December - Catuano, Dominican Republic
Average UV index in December
Catuano, Dominican Republic
  • Average UV index in December: 6

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

Average cloud cover in December - Catuano, Dominican Republic
Average cloud cover in December
Catuano, Dominican Republic
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December - Catuano, Dominican Republic
Average visibility in December
Catuano, Dominican Republic
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August, September, October and November (9km).

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