December weather forecast
Central Village, Jamaica

December, the first month of the winter in Central Village, is still a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.9°C (84°F) and an average low of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Temperature

The transition into December is marked with an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.9°C (84°F), showing an insignificant shift from November's 29.7°C (85.5°F). An average minimum temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F) is recorded in Central Village during the month of December.

Heat index

The heat index value during December is computed to be a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. 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 extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

October through December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months in Central Village, Jamaica.

Rainfall

In Central Village, in December, it is raining for 19.9 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation. In Central Village, during the entire year, the rain falls for 265.7 days and collects up to 817mm (32.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Central Village, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:43 EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.5h 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 in Central Village. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. 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. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.