December weather forecastPoço Branco, Brazil

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a tropical month in Poço Branco, Brazil, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.8°C (76.6°F) and max 31.1°C (88°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.1°C (88°F), not significantly different from the 30.7°C (87.3°F) of November. In the month of December, the temperature in Poço Branco generally rests at an average low of 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Heat index

For December, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Children frequently underestimate the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is vital to stay hydrated, particularly during lengthy physical exercises.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In December, in Poço Branco, Brazil, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout December, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 184.7 rainfall days, and 414mm (16.3") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Poço Branco is December, with an average of 12h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 17:39 -03.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Poço Branco is 7.8h.

UV index

January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Poço Branco. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Poço Branco, is 31.1°C (88°F) and the average low-temperature is 24.8°C (76.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in December is appraised at 38°C (100.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

In December, in Poço Branco, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout December, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 24min of daylight.

In Poço Branco, Brazil, the average day length in December is 12h and 26min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 17:39 -03.

In Poço Branco, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.8h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Poço Branco, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Poço Branco, Brazil

  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (28.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are February and March (25.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Poço Branco, Brazil

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Poço Branco, Brazil

  • Average wind speed in December: 20.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (23.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (16km/h).

Average humidity in December
Poço Branco, Brazil

  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Poço Branco, Brazil

  • Average rainfall in December: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Poço Branco, Brazil

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Poço Branco, Brazil

  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are October and November (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Poço Branco, Brazil

  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (3.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Poço Branco, Brazil

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Poço Branco, Brazil

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Poço Branco, Brazil

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).