December weather forecast
Mintal, Philippines

December, the first month of the winter in Mintal, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.5°C (74.3°F) and max 29.4°C (84.9°F).

Temperature

Mintal marks the arrival of December with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), hardly different from November's 29.5°C (85.1°F). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

Throughout December, the heat index is estimated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Mintal, Philippines, during December, the rain falls for 20.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 265 rainfall days, and 916mm (36.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 5:32 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Mintal, the average sunshine in December is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.