December weather forecast
Enewetak, Marshall Islands

December in Enewetak, Marshall Islands brings a fabulous end to the year with slightly cooler temperatures and reducing rainfall. The tropical climate continues to reign supreme, offering warm weather and abundant sunshine. The daylight hours remain consistent with November, standing at 11.5 hours. Likewise, the consistent sea temperature offers year-round opportunities for marine activities and relaxation by the shore. In a welcome change, rainfall reduces further to 127mm (5") in December from 189mm (7.44") in November, signaling a promising start to the New Year.

Temperature

The high-temperature average in December for Enewetak is a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), staying consistent with the climate of the preceding month. The average temperature during December nights dips to a moderately hot 25°C (77°F).

Rainfall

In Enewetak, in December, it is raining for 21 days, with typically 127mm (5") of accumulated precipitation. In Enewetak, during the entire year, the rain falls for 229 days and collects up to 2238mm (88.11") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Enewetak, in December, the average water temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F).
Note: For water activities like swimming, diving, and more, temperatures ranging between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) offer superior comfort and enjoyment for lengthy durations.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:57 +12.

Sunshine

August and December, with an average of 21h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Enewetak are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 10. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 10 turns into the following recommendations:
Precautions are essential; the risk of damage to unprotected skin and eyes is too high. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Even if the day is cloudy, sunscreen with SPF of at least 30 should be applied generously and reapplied often, particularly after swimming or outdoor exercise. Beware! Reflecting off water and sand, UV rays are much stronger.