December weather forecast
El Amparo, Guatemala

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in El Amparo, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 22.2°C (72°F).

Temperature

Entering December, the average high-temperature is recorded at a moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), exhibiting a minimal shift from November's 30.3°C (86.5°F). In the month of December, the average temperature dips to a pleasant 22.2°C (72°F) during the night.

Heat index

The heat index value during December is computed to be a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In El Amparo, during December, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 227 rainfall days, and 1231mm (48.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:49 CST.

Sunshine

In El Amparo, the average sunshine in December is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in December?
The high-temperature, in December, in El Amparo, is 29.8°C (85.6°F), while the low-temperature averages to 22.2°C (72°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in December is computed to be 34°C (93.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December in El Amparo is 66%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In El Amparo, in December, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 11h and 16min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:49 CST.
How many hours of sunshine does El Amparo have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December in El Amparo is 7.6h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In El Amparo, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (29.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (25.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (22.2°C).

Average pressure in December
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and March (63%).

Average rainfall in December
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall in December: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (244mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (6mm).

Average rainfall days in December
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (29.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (0.6 days).

Average UV index in December
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average UV index in December: 7

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

Average cloud cover in December
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average cloud cover in December: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
El Amparo, Guatemala
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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