December weather forecast
United States Virgin Islands, USA

December heralds the beginning of the dry season for the United States Virgin Islands, offering a welcomed reprieve from the preceding wet months. Temperatures during this month meander from a cooler 75°F (23.9°C) during the nighttime to a pleasantly warm 84°F (28.9°C) under the midday sun.

Compared to November, December consistently exhibits drier conditions, a reduction in atmospheric humidity, and a diminished propensity for rain. Although sporadic showers can still grace the islands, they are generally brief and far less intense, with thunderstorms becoming an uncommon phenomenon.

Charlotte Amalie, the capital ensconced within Saint Thomas, mirrors the climatic nuances of the broader archipelago. Nevertheless, the urban environment, paired with the thermal aspects of its harbor, might occasionally lend a slightly warmer ambiance during the daytime zenith.

The rains in December are short-lived and tend to be more of a drizzle than a downpour. The adjacent seas, adapting to the shifting climate, register temperatures from 81°F (27.2°C) to 83°F (28.3°C). These milder waters, combined with the amiable weather, enhance the appeal of marine activities during this period.

Equatorial influences ensure the balanced distribution of daylight and nighttime hours, a signature trait that remains consistent. As December progresses, the threat of hurricanes and tropical disturbances fades significantly, allowing residents and tourists to embrace the holiday season with minimal meteorological concerns.

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• Charlotte Amalie - December »
  January through March, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands. In Charlotte Amalie during December, the rain falls for 22.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.
• Frederiksted - December »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Frederiksted are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%. With less heat and humidity, December seems to be a refreshing and pleasant end to the Frederiksted's annual weather cycle.
• Saint John - December »
  In Saint John in December, the average water temperature is 80.6°F (27°C). November and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Saint John, United States Virgin Islands.
• Virgin Islands National Park - December »
  On the first day of December in Virgin Islands National Park sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of December, in Virgin Islands National Park, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:53 pm AST.
• Kingshill - December »
  January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Kingshill, United States Virgin Islands. The months with the highest UV index in Kingshill, United States Virgin Islands, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.