December weather forecast
Valle Nuevo, Guatemala

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Valle Nuevo, Guatemala, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.1°C (64.6°F) and 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

December ushers in an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. In December, Valle Nuevo experiences an average nighttime temperature of 18.1°C (64.6°F).

Heat index

December's heat index is calculated to be a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Valle Nuevo is 71%.

Rainfall

In Valle Nuevo, Guatemala, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.5 rainfall days, and 865mm (34.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Valle Nuevo is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of December, in Valle Nuevo, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:42 CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Valle Nuevo.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Valle Nuevo during December?
In December, in Valle Nuevo, the average high-temperature is 29.3°C (84.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.1°C (64.6°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 34°C (93.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Valle Nuevo?
In December, the average relative humidity in Valle Nuevo, Guatemala, is 71%.
How much does it rain in Valle Nuevo in December?
In Valle Nuevo, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days in Valle Nuevo?
With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Valle Nuevo, Guatemala.
What is the average length of the day in December in Valle Nuevo?
In Valle Nuevo, Guatemala, the average day length in December is 11h and 19min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Valle Nuevo?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of the month, in Valle Nuevo, Guatemala, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:42 CST.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Valle Nuevo?
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Valle Nuevo have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 7.7h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Valle Nuevo?
January, February, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Valle Nuevo, Guatemala.
How high is the UV index in December in Valle Nuevo?
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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Valle Nuevo, Guatemala
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (28.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (21.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Valle Nuevo, Guatemala
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Valle Nuevo, Guatemala
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and September (5.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Valle Nuevo, Guatemala
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Valle Nuevo, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall in December: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (162mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Valle Nuevo, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (24.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Valle Nuevo, Guatemala
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Valle Nuevo, Guatemala
  • Average sunshine days in December: 27.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (5.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Valle Nuevo, Guatemala
  • Average UV index in December: 6

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

Average cloud cover in December
Valle Nuevo, Guatemala
  • Average cloud cover in December: 12

The months with the most cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Valle Nuevo, Guatemala
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, August, September and October (8km).

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