December weather forecastAraçagi, Brazil

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a hot month in Araçagi, Brazil, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.6°C (72.7°F) and max 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

December's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F), diverging marginally from November's 31.3°C (88.3°F). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to a pleasant 22.6°C (72.7°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index in December is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, in Araçagi, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout December, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is accumulated. In Araçagi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.7 days and collects up to 444mm (17.48") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Araçagi is December, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:55 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of December, in Araçagi, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 17:40 -03.

Sunshine

In Araçagi, the average sunshine in December is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Araçagi are March through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in December leads to these recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.