December weather forecast
Pendales, Colombia

December, the first month of the winter in Pendales, is a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.5°C (86.9°F) and 26.1°C (79°F).

Temperature

December's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a hot 30.5°C (86.9°F) from November's 29.8°C (85.6°F). The low temperature average during December reflects a slight decrease to a moderately hot 26.1°C (79°F) from the day's peak.

Heat index

December's average heat index is computed to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In Pendales, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Pendales, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pendales, Colombia, there are 210.6 rainfall days, and 1115mm (43.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pendales is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of December, in Pendales, Colombia, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:51 -05.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Pendales. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.