December weather forecastPochuta, Guatemala

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Pochuta, Guatemala, with an average temperature varying between 17.3°C (63.1°F) and 28.6°C (83.5°F).

Temperature

The unfolding of December shows an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.6°C (83.5°F), indicating a slight variance from November's 28.2°C (82.8°F). An average low-temperature of 17.3°C (63.1°F) is noted during the month of December.

Heat index

Throughout December, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Exhaustion becomes probable with enduring exposure and activity, potentially causing heat cramps.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

Rainfall

In Pochuta, during December, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pochuta, Guatemala, there are 228.7 rainfall days, and 1368mm (53.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 17:46 CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Pochuta.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Updated: Jun 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.6°C (83.5°F) and 17.3°C (63.1°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in December is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In Pochuta, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

In Pochuta, during December, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.

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

In Pochuta, the average day length in December is 11h and 17min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 17:46 CST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.6h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

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

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

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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

28.2°C

28.6°C

28.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9km/h

9.5km/h

10.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

22.3

23.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

19%

11%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in December
Pochuta, Guatemala

Average high temperature in December: 28.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (30.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (27.1°C).

Average low temperature in December: 17.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (20.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Pochuta, Guatemala

Average pressure in December: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and October (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Pochuta, Guatemala

Average wind speed in December: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Pochuta, Guatemala

Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Pochuta, Guatemala

Average rainfall in December: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (240mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (4mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Pochuta, Guatemala

Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (29.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pochuta, 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: 7h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pochuta, Guatemala

Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Pochuta, Guatemala

Average UV index in December: 6

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

Average cloud cover in December
Pochuta, Guatemala

Average cloud cover in December: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Pochuta, Guatemala

Average visibility in December: 10km

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