December weather forecastCatolé do Rocha, Brazil

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a hot month in Catolé do Rocha, Brazil, with an average temperature varying between 23.6°C (74.5°F) and 34.6°C (94.3°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December records an average high-temperature of a hot 34.6°C (94.3°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. Throughout the month of December, Catolé do Rocha reports a steady low-temperature average of 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Catolé do Rocha is 51%.

Rainfall

In Catolé do Rocha, Brazil, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. In Catolé do Rocha, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.4 days and collects up to 508mm (20") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Catolé do Rocha is December, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 17:48 -03.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in December translates into this advice:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Catolé do Rocha, the average high-temperature is 34.6°C (94.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 23.6°C (74.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in December is appraised at 40°C (104°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 51%.

In Catolé do Rocha, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation.

December has the longest days of the year in Catolé do Rocha, Brazil, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Catolé do Rocha, Brazil, is 12h and 29min.

On the first day of December in Catolé do Rocha, Brazil, sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 17:48 -03.

The average sunshine duration in December in Catolé do Rocha is 9.3h.

The months with the highest UV index in Catolé do Rocha, Brazil, are January through March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Catolé do Rocha, Brazil, is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Catolé do Rocha, Brazil

  • Average high temperature in December: 34.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (35.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (31.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are November and December (23.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (19.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Catolé do Rocha, Brazil

  • Average pressure in December: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Catolé do Rocha, Brazil

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (18km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Catolé do Rocha, Brazil

  • Average humidity in December: 51%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Catolé do Rocha, Brazil

  • Average rainfall in December: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (100mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Catolé do Rocha, Brazil

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and April (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.5 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Catolé do Rocha, Brazil

  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Catolé do Rocha, Brazil

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Catolé do Rocha, Brazil

  • Average UV index in December: 7

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

Average cloud cover in December
Catolé do Rocha, Brazil

  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Catolé do Rocha, Brazil

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (9km).