December weather forecastUaxactun, Guatemala

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Uaxactun, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.6°C (81.7°F) and min 17.8°C (64°F).

Temperature

A minimal variation is noted in Uaxactun's average high-temperature at the onset of December, reaching a still warm 27.6°C (81.7°F) from November's 28.5°C (83.3°F). An average nighttime temperature of 17.8°C (64°F) is recorded in Uaxactun during December.

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is estimated at a hot 32°C (89.6°F). If one continues to be active during enduring exposure, it could result in fatigue and heat cramps.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

October through December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months in Uaxactun, Guatemala.

Rainfall

In Uaxactun, in December, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Uaxactun, there are 226.5 rainfall days, and 846mm (33.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 17:35 CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Uaxactun, the average high-temperature is 27.6°C (81.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 17.8°C (64°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in December is estimated at 32°C (89.6°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Uaxactun are October through December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

In Uaxactun, Guatemala, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

In Uaxactun, during December, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.

December has the shortest days of the year in Uaxactun, Guatemala, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Uaxactun is 11h and 7min.

On the first day of December in Uaxactun, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 17:35 CST.

In Uaxactun, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

In Uaxactun, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Uaxactun, Guatemala

  • Average high temperature in December: 27.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (34.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (22.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Uaxactun, Guatemala

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Uaxactun, Guatemala

  • Average wind speed in December: 4.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Uaxactun, Guatemala

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October, November and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Uaxactun, Guatemala

  • Average rainfall in December: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (153mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Uaxactun, Guatemala

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (26.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (11.7 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 6min

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: 5h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Uaxactun, Guatemala

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2 days).

Average UV index in December
Uaxactun, Guatemala

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Uaxactun, Guatemala

  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Uaxactun, Guatemala

  • Average visibility in December: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are April and May (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, September, October, November and December (6km).