December weather forecastGeneral Salgado, Brazil

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in General Salgado, is still a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.4°C (70.5°F) and an average high of 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Temperature

With December's arrival, General Salgado's weather records an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.1°C (86.2°F), marking little difference from November's 30.5°C (86.9°F). In the month of December, General Salgado witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In General Salgado, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In General Salgado, Brazil, in December, during 28 rainfall days, 203mm (7.99") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In General Salgado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 207.2 days and collects up to 1290mm (50.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in General Salgado, with an average of 13h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in General Salgado, Brazil, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 19:05 -03.

Sunshine

In General Salgado, the average sunshine in December is 7.8h.

UV index

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.