December weather forecastDiriá, Nicaragua
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a hot month in Diriá, Nicaragua, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.4°C (72.3°F) and 30.2°C (86.4°F).Temperature
December's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.2°C (86.4°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. Diriá witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F) throughout December.Heat index
December's average heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.
Humidity
In Diriá, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.Rainfall
In Diriá, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Diriá, during the entire year, the rain falls for 209.3 days and collects up to 1556mm (61.26") of precipitation.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:17. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:30 CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 8.3h.UV index
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during December leads to these instructions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Diriá, Nicaragua
- Average high temperature in December: 30.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (34.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (29.6°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (25.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.2°C).
Average pressure in December
Diriá, Nicaragua
- Average pressure in December: 1011.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.4mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Diriá, Nicaragua
- Average wind speed in December: 14.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (7.7km/h).
Average humidity in December
Diriá, Nicaragua
- Average humidity in December: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (61%).
Average rainfall in December
Diriá, Nicaragua
- Average rainfall in December: 23mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (380mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and March (4mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Diriá, Nicaragua
- Average rainfall days in December: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (29.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Diriá, Nicaragua
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 8h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Diriá, Nicaragua
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (1.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Diriá, Nicaragua
- Average UV index in December: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
Average cloud cover in December
Diriá, Nicaragua
- Average cloud cover in December: 26
The months with the most cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in December
Diriá, Nicaragua
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
