Weather in December
In
December, the
Virgin Islands National Park experiences a sizeable drop in sea temperature from previous months to 81.3°F (27.4°C). Still, the weather remains pleasantly warm for future visitors. With daylight hours at their shortest, there is a peaceful aura settling over the park. This coincides with the fascinating sight of migratory birds returning to the region, bringing the year full circle.
Ocean temperature
In December, the average ocean temperature is 81.3°F (27.4°C).
Note: Surface water temperatures ranging from 77°F (25°C) to 84.2°F (29°C) are considered superb and highly pleasant for water activities over extended periods.
Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 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.
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