December weather forecast
Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santa Elena Arriba, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 22.7°C (72.9°F) and 14.3°C (57.7°F).

Temperature

The shift into December finds Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica, at an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 22.7°C (72.9°F), closely comparable to November's conditions. Throughout the month of December, Santa Elena Arriba witnesses an average low-temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F).

Humidity

In Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Santa Elena Arriba, in December, during 23 rainfall days, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Santa Elena Arriba, there are 305 rainfall days, and 2534mm (99.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Santa Elena Arriba.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:26 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Santa Elena Arriba in December?
In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Santa Elena Arriba are 22.7°C (72.9°F) and 14.3°C (57.7°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December in Santa Elena Arriba?
In Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.
How many days does it rain in December in Santa Elena Arriba?
In Santa Elena Arriba, in December, during 23 rainfall days, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Santa Elena Arriba?
With an average of 11h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica.
What is the average length of the day in December in Santa Elena Arriba?
The average day length in December in Santa Elena Arriba is 11h and 34min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Santa Elena Arriba?
On the first day of December in Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:26 CST.
How many hours of sunshine does Santa Elena Arriba have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 8h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Santa Elena Arriba?
The months with the highest UV index in Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
When is the lowest UV index in Santa Elena Arriba?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
How high is the UV index in December in Santa Elena Arriba?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Santa Elena Arriba is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
Average temperature in December
Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (22.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (16.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.7°C).

Average pressure in December - Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
Average pressure in December
Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
Average wind speed in December
Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.7km/h).

Average humidity in December - Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
Average humidity in December
Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (76%).

Average rainfall in December - Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
Average rainfall in December
Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall in December: 79mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (444mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (33mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
Average rainfall days in December
Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall days in December: 23 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.9 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
Average sunshine days in December
Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
  • Average sunshine days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (10.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (0.1 days).

Average UV index in December - Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
Average UV index in December
Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
Average cloud cover in December
Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December - Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
Average visibility in December
Santa Elena Arriba, Costa Rica
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (6km).

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