December weather forecastGeneral Lagos, Argentina

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in General Lagos, is a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.5°C (63.5°F) and 31.7°C (89.1°F).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, General Lagos notices a gentle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderately hot 28.5°C (83.3°F) to a hot 31.7°C (89.1°F). A noticeable temperature swing characterizes General Lagos's December nights, dipping to an average of 17.5°C (63.5°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in December is calculated to be a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly 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.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In General Lagos, the average relative humidity in December is 54%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in General Lagos is December, when the rain falls for 9.1 days and typically aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in General Lagos, with an average of 14h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in General Lagos, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 19:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 20:14 -03.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in General Lagos, Argentina, is December, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.