December weather forecastIbiapina, Brazil

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a hot month in Ibiapina, Brazil, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.8°C (71.2°F) and max 32.4°C (90.3°F).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Ibiapina's average high-temperature registers at a still tropical 32.4°C (90.3°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. Throughout the December nights, Ibiapina encounters a low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during December is appraised at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly important for children. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Ibiapina is 64%.

Rainfall

In Ibiapina, during December, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation. In Ibiapina, Brazil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200 days and collects up to 1065mm (41.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 17:57 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Ibiapina, Brazil, is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ibiapina are July 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 average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in December translates into the following instructions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.