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Morne Trois Pitons National Park Climate History

Past weather including monthly averages for Morne Trois Pitons National Park

Dominica

Country Overview For Dominica

The climate in Dominica is typically tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds; heavy rainfall. The terrain: rugged mountains of volcanic origin. For Roseau in January the daily average maximum temperatures is 30°C with the average minimum 22°C, while in June the average maximum is 32°C with a minimum of 24°C. The wettest month for Roseau is August with an average of 226.9mm of precipitation falling while the driest month is March with 41.0mm falling.


 

HISTORICAL MONTHLY AVERAGES FOR DECEMBER

The information presented below gives detailed historical monthly average weather conditions along with exceptional weather occurrences. To maintain relevance to current weather trends the displayed information has been calculated using data collected over the past two decades. The climate profile is taken from closest available data source to Morne Trois Pitons National Park.

Temperature

Throughout the month of December daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 29°C that's about 84°F. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 23°C, that's 74°F.

In recent times the highest recorded temperature in December has been 31°C that's 89°F, with the lowest recorded temperature 17°C, about 62°F.

Relative Humidity

The average daily relative humidity for December is around 77%.

Heat Index

The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is added to actual air temperature. From this a comfort level is calculated providing categories on how heat conditions might adversely affect someone.

Comfort Levels: Given average maximum temperatures and humidity levels caution is advised. Fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity for those in high risk groups of possible heat disorders (see heat index for more information).

Precipitation

The average monthly amount of precipitation has been recorded at around 137 mm, that's 5 inches. Throughout the month you can expect to see rain or drizzle falling on 15 days of the month.

Estimated Hours of Sunshine per Day

We calculate sunshine hours per day using our past forecast data. For December expect the sun to shine for an average of 8 hours per day. This represents the average number of hours in the daytime that the sun is visible and not obscured by cloud e.g. the average number of hours the sun is actually out and shining. Note we calculate hours of sunshine per day using our past forecast data, not observation data, thus it is an estimate and not actual.

Wind

The average daily wind speed in December has been around 13 km/h, that’s the equivalent to about 8 mph, or 7 knots. In recent years the maximum sustained wind speed has reached 57 km/h, that’s the equivalent of around 36 mph, or 31 knots.

Fog

On average the month of December is not affected by foggy conditions.

SWIMMING AND WATER TEMPERATURE

The temperature of water an individual will feel comfortable in is very much personal preference. What feels unbearably cold to one person for a swim might be fine for another. We have created our own Swimming Water Temperature Index offering a guide to water temperature and comfort levels for swimming;

In December, for the nearest coastal location, the temperature of the sea averages around 28°C, that's 82° Fahrenheit. Our index indicates for swimming in this is considered very warm and would be enjoyed by all. With this temperature you can stay active in the water for extended periods of time without feeling uncomfortable.

 

YEARLY TRENDS: WEATHER AVERAGES & EXTREMES

The following charts show yearly weather trends with information on monthly weather averages and extremes.

Temperature

The chart below plots the average high and low temperature for each month of the year. It also shows the maximum and minimum recorded temperatures.

Precipitation Amount

The chart below plots the average monthly precipitation amount.

Rain days

The chart below plots the average number of days in any month that you can expect to see rain falling.

Wind Speed

The chart below plots the average daily wind speed you can expect for any month. It also shows the maximum recorded sustained wind speed for each month.