December weather forecastJocotan, Guatemala

December

Weather in December

December brings cooler temperatures and less humidity to Jocotan, reflecting winter-like conditions. The temperature trades between 16.2°C (61.2°F) to 25.6°C (78.1°F). With a further decline in rainfall and humidity, the end of the year proves to be reasonably dry, with moderate cloud cover. While the length of the days remains somewhat constant, the number of sunshine days increases, providing a bright end to the year. The weather patterns in December make Jocotan an intriguing destination for holiday travelers.

Temperature

Jocotan greets December with an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.6°C (78.1°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 16.2°C (61.2°F) marks the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Jocotan, Guatemala, is 83%.

Rainfall

In Jocotan, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 193.9 rainfall days, and 636mm (25.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:26. On the last day of December, in Jocotan, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:38 CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Jocotan is 6.3h.

UV index

In Jocotan, Guatemala, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Feb 15, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Jocotan, is 25.6°C (78.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 16.2°C (61.2°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

In Jocotan, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation.

With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Jocotan, the average day length in December is 11h and 16min.

On the first day of December in Jocotan, Guatemala, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:38 CST.

In Jocotan, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.3h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Jocotan, Guatemala, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

26.3°C

25.6°C

25.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.1km/h

8.3km/h

8.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.2

11.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Jocotan, Guatemala

Average high temperature in December: 25.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.1°C).

Average low temperature in December: 16.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (20.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Jocotan, Guatemala

Average pressure in December: 1015.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Jocotan, Guatemala

Average wind speed in December: 7.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Jocotan, Guatemala

Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and November (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Jocotan, Guatemala

Average rainfall in December: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (111mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (8mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Jocotan, Guatemala

Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (9.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Jocotan, Guatemala

Average daylight in December: 11h and 18min

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: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).