December weather forecast
San Pedro del Espino, Panama

The first month of the winter, December, is a hot month in San Pedro del Espino, Panama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature registers at a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), nearly identical to November's 29.5°C (85.1°F). An average low-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F) is observed during December nights.

Heat index

For December, the heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. 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. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In San Pedro del Espino, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In San Pedro del Espino, in December, it is raining for 20.6 days, with typically 121mm (4.76") of accumulated precipitation. In San Pedro del Espino, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269.3 days and collects up to 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in San Pedro del Espino, Panama, is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of December, in San Pedro del Espino, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:17 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in San Pedro del Espino 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 in San Pedro del Espino, Panama. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.