December weather forecast
Hope Town, The Bahamas

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Weather in December

December in Hope Town brings with it cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours. The weather leans heavily towards winter, albeit the tropical version with an average low plummeting to 22.8°C (73°F). Wind conditions remain consistent with November, providing cooling breezes. With an average rainfall of 39mm (1.54"), December caps off the year with a perfect mix of light tropical showers and moderate temperatures for holiday season celebrations.

Temperature

The ushering in of December brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F), closely mirroring the 25.5°C (77.9°F) of November. A steady low-temperature average of 22.8°C (73°F) is logged in Hope Town during December, reflecting a modest dip from daytime readings.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Hope Town is 75%.

Rainfall

In Hope Town, during December, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hope Town, there are 215.2 rainfall days, and 816mm (32.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hope Town, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of December, in Hope Town, The Bahamas, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:26 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Hope Town in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 22.8°C (73°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in October is appraised at 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Hope Town?

The average relative humidity in December in Hope Town, The Bahamas, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Hope Town in December?

In Hope Town, during December, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hope Town?

The month with the shortest days in Hope Town is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Hope Town?

In Hope Town, The Bahamas, the average day length in December is 10h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hope Town?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, in Hope Town, The Bahamas, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:26 EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hope Town have in December?

In Hope Town, The Bahamas, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hope Town?

In Hope Town, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Hope Town, The Bahamas

Average temperature in December - Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (23.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (28°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (21.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Hope Town, The Bahamas

Average pressure in December - Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average pressure in December: 1018.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1019.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1013.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Hope Town, The Bahamas

Average wind speed in December - Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average wind speed in December: 23.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (24.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (17.9km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Hope Town, The Bahamas

Average humidity in December - Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hope Town, The Bahamas

Average rainfall in December - Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average rainfall in December: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (114mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (33mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Hope Town, The Bahamas

Average rainfall days in December - Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.8 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hope Town, The Bahamas

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hope Town, The Bahamas

Average sunshine days in December - Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hope Town, The Bahamas

Average UV index in December - Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hope Town, The Bahamas

Average cloud cover in December - Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Hope Town, The Bahamas

Average visibility in December - Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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