December weather forecast
Bog Walk, Jamaica

The onset of December exhibits slight cooling with temperatures falling within the band of 28.9°C (84°F) to 21.5°C (70.7°F). Rainfall dips to 42mm (1.65"), marking it as one of the dry months of the year in Bog Walk. The visible sunshine, coupled with the optimum visibility and moderate winds, offers a delightful ambiance for celebrating the holiday season. Despite the shift in weather patterns, Bog Walk maintains a steady rhythm of life, offering a unique blend of comfort and vibrancy even in the winter months.

Temperature

Bog Walk, Jamaica, records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F) in December, maintaining a close correlation with November's 29.7°C (85.5°F). Bog Walk experiences a mean temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F) during December nights.

Heat index

The heat index value for December is evaluated at a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Bog Walk are October through December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Bog Walk, in December, during 19.9 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 265.1 rainfall days, and 806mm (31.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:43 EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.