December weather forecastCuité, Brazil

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a hot month in Cuité, Brazil, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.8°C (71.2°F) and 32.2°C (90°F).

Temperature

With the start of December, Cuité measures an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.2°C (90°F), not significantly differing from November's 32.3°C (90.1°F). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature in Cuité averages to a pleasant 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

During December, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. With a high level of moisture in the air, the evaporation process becomes less efficient, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently and resulting in a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Cuité is 63%.

Rainfall

In Cuité, in December, during 8 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cuité, Brazil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.1 days and collects up to 485mm (19.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Cuité, sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset at 17:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 17:42 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Cuité is 8.8h.

UV index

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Cuité. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.