December weather forecast
Zacapa, Guatemala

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Weather in December

Zacapa's December weather accentuates the characteristic dry season. With only 10mm (0.39") of rainfall observed over a minimal 9.3 days, this month is the driest of the year. Despite this decline in precipitation, the temperature range is stable, providing comfortable warmth. The scarcity of rain showcases clear skies and sunshine, increasing atmospheric visibility. January succeeds December bringing gradual warmth and slight upturns in rain, leading to the beginning of a new wet season cycle.

Temperature

The initiation of December in Zacapa records an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.6°C (78.1°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. An average minimum temperature of 16.2°C (61.2°F) marks the month of December in Zacapa.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Zacapa, Guatemala, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. In Zacapa, Guatemala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193.9 days and collects up to 636mm (25.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Zacapa, Guatemala.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:38 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Zacapa is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Zacapa is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Zacapa?

In December, in Zacapa, the average high-temperature is 25.6°C (78.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 16.2°C (61.2°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Zacapa?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Zacapa?

In Zacapa, Guatemala, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Zacapa?

December has the shortest days of the year in Zacapa, Guatemala, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Zacapa have in December?

The average day length in December in Zacapa, Guatemala, is 11h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Zacapa?

On the first day of December in Zacapa, Guatemala, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:38 CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Zacapa?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in December in Zacapa?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Zacapa is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Zacapa, Guatemala

Average temperature in December - Zacapa, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Zacapa, Guatemala

Average pressure in December - Zacapa, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Zacapa, Guatemala

Average wind speed in December - Zacapa, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Zacapa, Guatemala

Average humidity in December - Zacapa, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Zacapa, Guatemala

Average rainfall in December - Zacapa, 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).

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Average rainfall days in December
Zacapa, Guatemala

Average rainfall days in December - Zacapa, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Zacapa, 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: 6h and 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Zacapa, Guatemala

Average sunshine days in December - Zacapa, Guatemala
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Zacapa, Guatemala

Average UV index in December - Zacapa, Guatemala
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The month with the highest UV index is March (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in December
Zacapa, Guatemala

Average cloud cover in December - Zacapa, Guatemala
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Zacapa, Guatemala

Average visibility in December - Zacapa, Guatemala
  • Average visibility in December: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are April and May (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, October, November and December (6km).

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