Tue 12 December 2023

Weather in Cayman

SYNOPSIS

Cloudiness and showers are expected to linger over the next 24 hours as a stationary front lingers just east of the Cayman area. Fresh winds and rough seas are also expected as the associated high-pressure system builds over the southeast US, increasing the pressure gradient across the northwest Caribbean.

Today: Cloudy skies this morning followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. Winds: NE at 15 to 25 mph. Tonight: Scattered thunderstorms. Winds: NE at 15 to 25 mph.

Chance of rain: 40%.

Sea: Rough with a wave height of 4 to 6 feet. Small craft should exercise caution over open water.

Humidity: 79% (DOWN from yesterday)

UV: 6 HIGH DOWN from 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: 74°F to 84°F. Yesterday: H 85.2°F  L 75.5°F

Barometer: 1014 mb 

Rain: Last month: 1.12 in

Rain this month 2.52 in
Last 24 hrs (since yesterday’s readings) 0.16 in. 0 days since rain, 5 rain days in December.
2022 Season Total: 57.49 in 
2023 Season Total: 40.01 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: 0.4% Illumination

Waning Crescent

LOCAL 6 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