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 (60.8°F), the lowest for the year, dismissing any extreme cold. Precipitation slightly reduces to 54mm (2.13") 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

A minimal variation is noted in Marsh Harbour's average high-temperature at the onset of December, reaching a still moderately hot 24°C (75.2°F) from November's 26°C (78.8°F). Throughout December, Marsh Harbour witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 16°C (60.8°F).

Rainfall

In Marsh Harbour, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Marsh Harbour, there are 175 rainfall days, and 1106mm (43.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Marsh Harbour, in December, the average water temperature is 24.6°C (76.3°F).
Note: Imagine a swim in 24.6°C (76.3°F) waters. How you'd feel depends on your cold sensitivity, the sun's rays, the caress of the wind, and the warmth enveloping you. Comparatively, Olympic swimmers train in waters between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
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 in Marsh Harbour.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Attention! The combination of sand and water reflections enhances UV ray intensity.