December weather forecastBacurituba, Brazil

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Bacurituba, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 32°C (89.6°F) and 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Temperature

The start of December marks an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32°C (89.6°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in November. Bacurituba records an average low-temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F) throughout the month of December.

Heat index

The heat index value for December is calculated to be a scorching 44°C (111.2°F). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Bacurituba, Brazil, in December, it is raining for 20.1 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation. In Bacurituba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 240.2 days and collects up to 756mm (29.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:10 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. 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. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Bacurituba vary between a high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F) and a low-temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in December is calculated to be 44°C (111.2°F).

In Bacurituba, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

In Bacurituba, in December, during 20.1 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 12h and 17min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:10 -03.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bacurituba, Brazil

  • Average high temperature in December: 32°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are October and November (32.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is April (30°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (21.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Bacurituba, Brazil

  • Average pressure in December: 1009.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bacurituba, Brazil

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are October and November (8.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (5.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bacurituba, Brazil

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Bacurituba, Brazil

  • Average rainfall in December: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (128mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bacurituba, Brazil

  • Average rainfall days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (23.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (14.5 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bacurituba, Brazil

  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bacurituba, Brazil

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (11.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Bacurituba, Brazil

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Bacurituba, Brazil

  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December
Bacurituba, Brazil

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are September, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (5km).