December weather forecastCerro Punta, Panama

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Cerro Punta, Panama, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.3°C (79.3°F) and min 18.2°C (64.8°F).

Temperature

At the start of December, Cerro Punta's average high-temperature reaches a still moderately hot 26.3°C (79.3°F), subtly different from the preceding month. In December, Cerro Punta records an average nighttime temperature of 18.2°C (64.8°F).

Humidity

In Cerro Punta, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Cerro Punta, in December, during 17.5 rainfall days, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 223.7 rainfall days, and 1306mm (51.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:22 EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in December translates into this advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. 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. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

Cerro Punta in December has an average high-temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 18.2°C (64.8°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

In Cerro Punta, during December, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of precipitation.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 37min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:22 EST.

In Cerro Punta, Panama, the average sunshine duration in December is 9h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Cerro Punta.

In Cerro Punta, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cerro Punta, Panama

  • Average high temperature in December: 26.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (25.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and September (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Cerro Punta, Panama

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are October and November (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Cerro Punta, Panama

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Cerro Punta, Panama

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Cerro Punta, Panama

  • Average rainfall in December: 50mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (253mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and March (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Cerro Punta, Panama

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (26 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cerro Punta, Panama

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cerro Punta, Panama

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (4.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Cerro Punta, Panama

  • Average UV index in December: 6

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

Average cloud cover in December
Cerro Punta, Panama

  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Cerro Punta, Panama

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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