December Weather in Santa Cruz

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Santa Cruz, Philippines, during December is characterized by an average temperature of 26°C (79°F). Highs can soar to 29°C (84°F), while lows may dip to 24°C (76°F). Typically, the humidity level in Santa Cruz throughout December hovers around 89%.

24°C (76°F)

Minimum temperature

26°C (79°F)

Average temperature

29°C (84°F)

Maximum temperature

89%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In December, Santa Cruz averages 467 mm (18.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 30 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 21 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 33 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 16% probability of sunny days during this period.

467 mm (18.4 inches)

Precipitation

30 rainy days

Rainy days

8 hours 33 minutes

Sunshine hours

16%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In December, the UV Index in Santa Cruz reaches a maximum of 11, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 3 6 9 11 11 9 6 3 1 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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