December weather forecast
Santo Cristo, Philippines

The first month of the winter, December, is still a warm month in Santo Cristo, Philippines, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.5°C (85.1°F) and an average low of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

Santo Cristo notes an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F) in December, hardly diverging from November. In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

For December, the heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. 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.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Santo Cristo, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Santo Cristo, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. In Santo Cristo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 342mm (13.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Santo Cristo, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:37 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Santo Cristo, the average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.