December weather forecastAvanhandava, Brazil

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Avanhandava, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and an average high of 30°C (86°F).

Temperature

Avanhandava's shift into December is marked by a subtle change to a still tropical 30°C (86°F) from November's 30.5°C (86.9°F) in temperature. Nighttime temperatures consistently average an agreeable 21.3°C (70.3°F) during December.

Heat index

December's heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. With a lot of moisture in the air, the evaporation process is not as effective, and the body does not cool down as efficiently, creating a perception of overheating. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In Avanhandava, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Avanhandava, in December, it is raining for 26.2 days, with typically 179mm (7.05") of accumulated precipitation. In Avanhandava, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.8 days and collects up to 1152mm (45.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Avanhandava, with an average of 13h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 19:05 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Avanhandava are January through April, June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.