December weather forecastBequimão, Brazil

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Bequimão, is still a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.2°C (73.8°F) and an average high of 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

Bequimão experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 32°C (89.6°F) in December, marking an insignificant shift from 32.8°C (91°F) in November. An average nighttime temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F) is witnessed throughout December.

Heat index

The heat index for December is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Bequimão, in December, during 20.1 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bequimão, there are 240.2 rainfall days, and 756mm (29.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Bequimão is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Bequimão, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:10 -03.

Sunshine

In Bequimão, the average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

UV index

May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Bequimão. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.