December weather forecastParacatu, Brazil

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a warm month in Paracatu, Brazil, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.1°C (68.2°F) and max 28°C (82.4°F).

Temperature

As Paracatu transitions from November to December, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still moderately hot 28°C (82.4°F), nearly the same as the previous 28.1°C (82.6°F). Throughout December, Paracatu records an average temperature of 20.1°C (68.2°F) at night.

Heat index

December's mean heat index is appraised at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Paracatu, during December, the rain falls for 29.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 250mm (9.84") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 217.7 rainfall days, and 1477mm (58.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:44 -03.

Sunshine

March and December, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Paracatu.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Paracatu experiences an average high-temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) and a low-temperature of 20.1°C (68.2°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

In December, the rain falls for 29.1 days. Throughout December, 250mm (9.84") of precipitation is accumulated.

With an average of 13h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.

In Paracatu, the average day length in December is 13h and 8min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:44 -03.

The months with the least sunshine are March and December, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.3h.

April through July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Paracatu, Brazil, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Paracatu, Brazil

  • Average high temperature in December: 28°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (31.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are May and June (25.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (20.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (14.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Paracatu, Brazil

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Paracatu, Brazil

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (8.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (5.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Paracatu, Brazil

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

Average rainfall in December
Paracatu, Brazil

  • Average rainfall in December: 250mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (260mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Paracatu, Brazil

  • Average rainfall days in December: 29.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and December (29.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Paracatu, Brazil

  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are March and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paracatu, Brazil

  • Average sunshine days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (0.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Paracatu, Brazil

  • Average UV index in December: 5

The month with the highest UV index is September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Paracatu, Brazil

  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Paracatu, Brazil

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and April (7km).