December weather forecast
Santa Lucía, Nicaragua

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Santa Lucía, Nicaragua, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.4°C (63.3°F) and 25.6°C (78.1°F).

Temperature

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 25.6°C (78.1°F) and a low temperature of 17.4°C (63.3°F), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

In Santa Lucía, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Santa Lucía, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 243 rainfall days, and 1110mm (43.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:28 CST.

Sunshine

In Santa Lucía, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

UV index

May, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Santa Lucía. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during December leads to these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?
Santa Lucía's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 25.6°C (78.1°F) and lows of 17.4°C (63.3°F).
What are December temperatures?
In Santa Lucía, 25.6°C (78.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 17.4°C (63.3°F) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Santa Lucía, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Santa Lucía, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 11h and 24min 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 11h and 24min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:28 CST.
How many hours of sunshine does Santa Lucía have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.
When is the lowest UV index?
May, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In Santa Lucía, Nicaragua, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Lucía, Nicaragua
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (30.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (20.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Santa Lucía, Nicaragua
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Santa Lucía, Nicaragua
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (6.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Santa Lucía, Nicaragua
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Santa Lucía, Nicaragua
  • Average rainfall in December: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (219mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Santa Lucía, Nicaragua
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (28.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.5 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Lucía, Nicaragua
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are March and April (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Lucía, Nicaragua
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (10.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (1.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa Lucía, Nicaragua
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July, September and October (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, August, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Santa Lucía, Nicaragua
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Santa Lucía, Nicaragua
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are March and April (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (5km).

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