December weather forecastMiraíma, Brazil

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Miraíma, is still a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°C (90.5°F) and 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Temperature

December welcomes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.5°C (90.5°F), not much different from the preceding month. Miraíma in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in December is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated. In Miraíma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 190 days and collects up to 800mm (31.5") 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 the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 17:52 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during December morphs into the following directions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.