Dominica Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In December, Dominica experiences warm and wet weather. The average temperature for the month is around 27.1°C (80.8°F), with highs of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and lows of 23.3°C (74.0°F). It generally feels like 28.9°C (84.0°F). December sees high levels of humidity, with an average of 75.7%. Dominica receives significant rainfall during this time, with an average precipitation of 3.45 inches and a high chance of precipitation at 90.3%. There are 28 rainy days on average in December. The island is often covered in rain clouds, with an average cloud cover of 47.6%. Winds are moderately strong, with an average wind speed of 27.3 km/h (17.0 mph) and gusts up to 25.0 km/h (15.5 mph). The island has good visibility, with an average of 16.8 km (10.5 miles). December has a high UV index of 7.8, so it is essential to take sun safety precautions. The atmospheric pressure is relatively stable at 1013.5 mb. Dominica has a low severe weather risk index of 17.1 out of 100 during this month. Overall, December is a warm and rainy month in Dominica, with lush greenery and refreshing tropical showers.
What is the temperature in Dominica in December?
Average air temperature in Dominica is 27.1°C (80.8°F) in December. The outside temperature in Dominica feels like 28.9°C (84°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 30.8°C (87.4°F) and feels like 35.6°C (96°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 23.3°C (74°F) which feels like 23.3°C (74°F).
How hot is Dominica in December?
The hot temperature in December in Dominica rises to 32.9°C (91.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 75.7% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 41.9 °C (107.4°F). The average maximum temp in Dominica is 30.8°C (107.4°F) during day time in December.
How cold is Dominica in December?
The coldest temp in Dominica in December drops to 21°C (69.8°F) during the cold nights. With 27.3km/h (17mph) winds and 75.7% humidity it feels like 21°C (69.8°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 23.3°C (74°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Dominica in December?
Yes, it rains for 28 days in Dominica in December averaging 3.45 mm of precipitation. Dominica has a 90.3% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Dominica throughout December?
Dominica has 3.45 mm (0.14 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 28 days out of the entire month.
Is Dominica windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Dominica during December is 27.3km/h (17mph) and average windgust is 25km/h (15.6mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 74.2km/h (46.1mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Dominica in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in Dominica.
What are the humidity levels in Dominica in December?
The average humidity levels in Dominica in December are 75.7%. Daily humidity levels in Dominica range from 69.1% to 83.2% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Dominica in December?
Dominica has 11 hours 14 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Dominica in December is at 6:24:12 and the sunset is at 17:38:22.
What is the cloud coverage in Dominica in December?
Clouds cover 47.6% of the sky on average throughout December in Dominica. The cloud coverage ranges from 22.1% to 75.3% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Dominica?
The average UV index in Dominica is 7.8 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 4 to 8.
What is the solar radiation in Dominica in December?
The average solar radiation is 221.2 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Dominica during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 117.9 W/m2 to 235.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Dominica?
The average solar energy during December in Dominica is 19.2 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 10.3 MJ/m2, to 20.6 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Dominica in December?
Yes, there is a 17.1% risk for severe weather in Dominica in December.
What is the air pressure in Dominica in December?
On average the air pressure in Dominica in December is 1013.5 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1010.3 mb to 1016 mb.
What is the visibility in Dominica in December?
The average daylight visibility in Dominica in December is 16.8 km (10.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 15.3 km (9.5 miles) to 18.4 km (11.4 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Dominica in December?
The average dew point in Dominica during December is 22.2°C (72°F).
Where is the data for Dominica climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Dominica in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- 3FOA6 (maritime)
- MELVILLE HALL AIRPORT, DO
- CANEFIELD AIRPORT, DO
- MERFR00 (maritime)
- TDCF
- TDPD