December weather forecast
El Roble, Panama

December, the first month of the winter in El Roble, is a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.4°C (70.5°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

In December, El Roble notes an average high-temperature of a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), hardly different from the preceding month. An average nighttime temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F) is noted in El Roble during the month of December.

Heat index

The heat index for December is calculated to be a blistering 40°C (104°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In El Roble, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 20.6 days. Throughout December, 121mm (4.76") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in El Roble, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in El Roble, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:15 EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in El Roble is 8.8h.

UV index

July, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. 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. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.