December weather forecast
Baranoa, Colombia

December, the first month of the winter in Baranoa, is still a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.2°C (77.4°F) and an average high of 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Temperature

Baranoa, Colombia, observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between November's 30.8°C (87.4°F) and December's 31.4°C (88.5°F). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 25.2°C (77.4°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index value during December is computed to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Baranoa, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 177.5 rainfall days, and 1010mm (39.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Baranoa, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:48 -05.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Baranoa is December, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Baranoa, Colombia, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.