December weather forecastChoró, Brazil

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Choró, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 33.4°C (92.1°F) and 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Temperature

December welcomes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.4°C (92.1°F), not much different from the preceding month. Choró anticipates an average minimum temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) in the month of December.

Heat index

The average heat index in December is estimated at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

In Choró, in December, during 14.4 rainfall days, 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 203.7 rainfall days, and 1151mm (45.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Choró, with an average of 12h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of December, in Choró, Brazil, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:51 -03.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Choró is 7.2h.

UV index

January, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Choró. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.