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David Weather in December

David in December

The short of it: David in December averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 183 mm (7.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 22° · rain 183 mm · daylight 11 h 38 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: February & March

December in David brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 22°, with about 183 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 183 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 38 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and March.

Against its neighbours, David runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Nuevo San Carlitos, 4 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in David, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 181 mm less rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 38 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Nuevo San CarlitosChiriquí Province4 km NNW30°21°144 mm
Las LomasChiriquí Province5 km E31°22°131 mm
PedregalChiriquí Province6 km S31°22°137 mm
El QuiteñoChiriquí Province6 km NE30°21°143 mm
Los AlgarrobosChiriquí Province8 km N30°21°144 mm
San Pablo Viejo AbajoChiriquí Province9 km WNW30°22°103 mm
Los Algarrobos ArribaChiriquí Province10 km N30°21°116 mm
Los AnastaciosChiriquí Province11 km N30°21°116 mm

The Almanac · David Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 183 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of David by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°22°58 mm10 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
February32°22°45 mm12 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
March33°23°45 mm11 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
April33°23°92 mm9 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
May32°24°281 mm7 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦
June31°23°287 mm6 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦
July31°23°262 mm6 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
August31°23°319 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
September31°23°305 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
October30°23°423 mm6 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
November30°22°364 mm7 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
December31°22°183 mm8 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about David in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in David in December?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 183 mm (7.2 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 183 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit David?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are February and March.

How long are the days in David in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 11 h 38 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 12 h 37 min.

Does it snow in David in December?

Hardly — December nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for David in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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