Mon 16 December 2024

Weather in Cayman

SYNOPSIS

Remnant moisture over the western Caribbean coupled with a gradual decrease in winds are likely to ignite some showers for the Cayman area today. A high-pressure system over the eastern United States will continue to bring a decrease in winds and seas throughout the afternoon as it moves over the western Atlantic Ocean, weakening the pressure gradient.

Today:  Sun and clouds mixed. Winds NE 15-25 mph.

Tonight:  Partly cloudy. Winds ENE 10-20 mph.

Chance of rain: 20%.

Sea: Moderate to rough with a wave height of 5 to 7 feet. Small craft should exercise caution over open water.

Humidity: 74% (UP from yesterday)

UV: 6 HIGH UP 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: 76°F to 85°F. Yesterday: H 85.0°F  L 75.2°F

Barometer: 1014 mb 

Rain: Last month: 10.30 in

Rain this month 0.36 in
Last 24 hrs (since yesterday’s readings) 0.00 in. 3 days since rain, 4 rain days in December.
2024 Season Total: 68.81 in 
2023 Season Total: 40.77 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: 97% Illumination

Waning Gibbous

LOCAL 6 DAY FORECAST

Grand Cayman Sun & Tides Tables December 2024

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