December weather forecastLeón, Nicaragua

Weather in December

Concluding the year, December in León, Nicaragua, ushers in drier weather with a further decline in rainfall, reaching to a low of 8mm (0.31"). The year ends on a cooler note as temperatures lower slightly from November levels. Correspondingly, there is a slight lift in wind speeds. Nevertheless, daylight hours diminish while sunshine hours remain decent. All in all, December marks a delightful end to the year, dominating with sun-filled days and cool nights.

Temperature

The arrival of December in León denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still hot 31.7°C (89.1°F) from November's 30.8°C (87.4°F). In the month of December, an average of 21.7°C (71.1°F) marks the low-temperature.

Heat index

Throughout December, the heat index is calculated to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. 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 primarily vital for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In León, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In León, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation. In León, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.8 days and collects up to 1067mm (42.01") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in León, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in León, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:33 CST.

Sunshine

In León, the average sunshine in December is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in León are January, February, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.