December weather forecast
Xlapak, Mexico

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Xlapak, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.1°C (84.4°F) and 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Temperature

As December unfolds, the average high-temperature reaches a still moderately hot 29.1°C (84.4°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 19.5°C (67.1°F) in December.

Heat index

For December, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.

Humidity

In Xlapak, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Xlapak, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.9 rainfall days, and 543mm (21.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Xlapak is 6.3h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during December leads to these instructions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in December?
An average high-temperature, in December, in Xlapak, is 29.1°C (84.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 19.5°C (67.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in December is estimated at 34°C (93.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.
How many days does it rain in December in Xlapak?
In Xlapak, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days in Xlapak?
With an average of 10h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 10h and 56min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In Xlapak, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Xlapak, Mexico
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (35.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (24.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Xlapak, Mexico
  • Average pressure in December: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Xlapak, Mexico
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (16.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (10.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Xlapak, Mexico
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Xlapak, Mexico
  • Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (99mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (12mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Xlapak, Mexico
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (21 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and March (7.2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Xlapak, Mexico
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Xlapak, Mexico
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Xlapak, Mexico
  • Average UV index in December: 6

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

Average cloud cover in December
Xlapak, Mexico
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are January and September (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Xlapak, Mexico
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May and June (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (8km).

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