17 Dec Weather in Cayman
Sunt 17 December 2023
Weather in Cayman
SYNOPSIS
Moderate to fresh southerly winds with moderate to rough seas will continue across the Cayman area for the next 24 hours as a developing low-pressure system deepens over the central Gulf of Mexico. Cloudiness and showers over the Cayman area is expected to linger for the next 24 hours with a further increase chance showers from Sunday morning as a cold front approach over our area. Satellite images show multi-level clouds spreading across the Cayman area.
Today: Variable clouds with thunderstorms, especially this morning. Winds: W at 15-25 mph. Tonight: Clear to partly cloudy.. Winds: NW at 10-20 mph.
Chance of rain: 40%.
Sea: Moderate to rough with a wave height of 4 to 6 feet. Small craft should exercise caution over open water.
Humidity: 94% (UP from yesterday)
UV: 6 HIGH Same as yesterday. Daily Max at 11am
High: 6-7
Protection required – UV damages the skin and can cause sunburn. Reduce time in the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and take full precaution by seeking shade, covering up exposed skin, wearing a hat and sunglasses, and applying sunscreen.
Expected temperatures: 75°F to 85°F. Yesterday: H 85.1°F L 75.2°F
Barometer: 1007 mb
Rain: Last month: 1.12 in
Rain this month 3.12 in
Last 24 hrs (since yesterday’s readings) 0.16 in. 0 days since rain, 11 rain days in December.
2022 Season Total: 57.49 in
2023 Season Total: 40.49 in
Latest rainfall readings are from SOUTH SOUND.
Average rainfall in December: 2.2 in.
Average temperature in December: 73°F to 84°F
Sea Temperature in December: 82°F
MOON: 24% Illumination
Waxing Crescent
LOCAL 5 DAY FORECAST
Grand Cayman Sun & Tides Tables December 2023
From Tides4fishing
IMPORTANT NOTICEThe times reflected in the tidal table for Grand Cayman are predictions valid as references for sports fishing in areas near the coast of Grand Cayman. THEY ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR NAVIGATION. Remember that to practice any activity at sea like diving, windsurfing and fishing from a boat or underwater fishing should always be consulted with the official tide tables of the port of Grand Cayman.
See: http://www.weather.gov.ky/portal/page?_
FOR RADAR IMAGE GO TO: https://www.weather.gov.ky/radar
Also see Weather In Cayman: http://www.weatherincayman.com
Moon info and graphic: https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/uk/georgetow