December weather forecast
Domi, Curaçao

December brings a noticeable shift in weather patterns in Domi, Curaçao. There's a significant reduction in rainfall from November, summing up to 91mm (3.58") of precipitation. Temperatures during the day and night decrease slightly from the previous month. Despite this, sunshine hours maintain a fairly generous amount, making December an ideal month for outdoor sightseeing. Overall, this month concludes the year with pleasant weather conditions, setting a perfect stage for holiday festivities.

Temperature

December's average high-temperature in Domi is a still moderately hot 27.7°C (81.9°F), maintaining a close comparison with November's 28.7°C (83.7°F). Domi's December nights observe a minor shift from the daytime temperatures, resulting in an average dip to a still moderately hot 26.7°C (80.1°F).

Heat index

December's heat index is computed to be a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Long-lasting exposure and activity potentially induce a sense of weariness, with the risk of heat cramps.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Domi are October through December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Domi, during December, the rain falls for 23.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 91mm (3.58") of precipitation. In Domi, Curaçao, during the entire year, the rain falls for 220.5 days and collects up to 653mm (25.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of December, in Domi, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:21 AST.

Sunshine

March, April and December, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Domi.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Domi. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during December translates into these guidelines:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.