Saint Lucia Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
December is the beginning of the dry season in Saint Lucia, which means visitors can expect less rainfall and more sunshine. The average temperature in Saint Lucia in December is around 27°C (81°F), with highs reaching 29.7°C (85.5°F) and lows dropping to 24.7°C (76.5°F). The average humidity is 81.1%. There is a high chance of precipitation, with an average of 9.31mm (0.37 inches) of rainfall expected throughout the month. December sees a lot of rainy days, with an average of 27 days of precipitation. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and the chance of rain cover is 77.4% on average. The island experiences strong winds, with an average gust speed of 32.3 km/h (20.1 mph) and a sustained wind speed of 27.0 km/h (16.8 mph). The average visibility is 12.7 kilometers (7.9 miles), and the average UV index is 7.9, which poses a moderate risk of sunburn. The average cloud cover is 54.6%.
What is the temperature in Saint Lucia in December?
Average air temperature in Saint Lucia is 27°C (80.6°F) in December. The outside temperature in Saint Lucia feels like 29.2°C (84.6°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 29.7°C (85.5°F) and feels like 34.9°C (94.8°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 24.7°C (76.5°F) which feels like 24.8°C (76.7°F).
How hot is Saint Lucia in December?
The hot temperature in December in Saint Lucia rises to 31°C (87.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 81.1% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 39.1 °C (102.4°F). The average maximum temp in Saint Lucia is 29.7°C (102.4°F) during day time in December.
How cold is Saint Lucia in December?
The coldest temp in Saint Lucia in December drops to 20°C (68°F) during the cold nights. With 27km/h (16.8mph) winds and 81.1% humidity it feels like 20°C (68°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 24.7°C (76.5°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Saint Lucia in December?
Yes, it rains for 27 days in Saint Lucia in December averaging 9.31 mm of precipitation. Saint Lucia has a 77.4% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Saint Lucia throughout December?
Saint Lucia has 9.31 mm (0.37 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 27 days out of the entire month.
Is Saint Lucia windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Saint Lucia during December is 27km/h (16.8mph) and average windgust is 32.3km/h (20.1mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 42.4km/h (26.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Saint Lucia in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from East direction in Saint Lucia.
What are the humidity levels in Saint Lucia in December?
The average humidity levels in Saint Lucia in December are 81.1%. Daily humidity levels in Saint Lucia range from 74.6% to 86.2% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Saint Lucia in December?
Saint Lucia has 11 hours 18 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Saint Lucia in December is at 6:20:17 and the sunset is at 17:39:07.
What is the cloud coverage in Saint Lucia in December?
Clouds cover 54.6% of the sky on average throughout December in Saint Lucia. The cloud coverage ranges from 27.9% to 87.6% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Saint Lucia?
The average UV index in Saint Lucia is 7.9 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 7 to 8.
What is the solar radiation in Saint Lucia in December?
The average solar radiation is 220.9 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Saint Lucia during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 163.3 W/m2 to 238.1 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Saint Lucia?
The average solar energy during December in Saint Lucia is 19.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 14.2 MJ/m2, to 20.7 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Saint Lucia in December?
Yes, there is a 21% risk for severe weather in Saint Lucia in December.
What is the air pressure in Saint Lucia in December?
On average the air pressure in Saint Lucia in December is 1013.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1010.5 mb to 1015.6 mb.
What is the visibility in Saint Lucia in December?
The average daylight visibility in Saint Lucia in December is 12.7 km (7.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.9 km (6.2 miles) to 15.9 km (9.9 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Saint Lucia in December?
The average dew point in Saint Lucia during December is 23.4°C (74.1°F).
Where is the data for Saint Lucia climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Saint Lucia in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- MARTINIQUE AIME CESAIRE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MB
- GEORGE F L CHARLES AIRPORT, ST
- HEWANORRA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ST
- TFFF
- TLPC
- TLPL