December weather forecast
Marsh Harbour, The Bahamas

Concluding the year, December reflects the winter essence in Marsh Harbour's weather. Despite being the coldest month, the temperature lows possibly drop only to a comfortable 16°C, the lowest for the year, dismissing any extreme cold. Precipitation slightly reduces to 54mm over 12 days, maintaining a balance with the declining temperatures. The sea temperature gradually cools, indicating the onset of winter. The city is moderately sunny and combined with the comfortably cool weather, makes December perfect for a holiday escape.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in Marsh Harbour, The Bahamas, is a still moderately hot 24°C in December, hardly different from the 26°C recorded in November. Marsh Harbour observes an average low-temperature of 16°C during December.

Rainfall

In Marsh Harbour, The Bahamas, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 175 rainfall days, and 1106mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Marsh Harbour is 24.6°C.
Note: Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 24.6°C water may be enjoyable. (FYI: The official water temperature required for the Olympic swimming competition is 25°C to 28°C.)

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 Marsh Harbour, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 17:26 EST.

Sunshine

January, February, September through December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Marsh Harbour, The Bahamas, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Caution! The Sun's UV rays become stronger due to reflections from water and sand.