December weather forecastTacaratu, Brazil

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a tropical month in Tacaratu, Brazil, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.6°C (92.5°F) and min 22.7°C (72.9°F).

Temperature

Tacaratu experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.6°C (92.5°F) in December, subtly different from November's 34.3°C (93.7°F). In Tacaratu, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to an agreeable 22.7°C (72.9°F).

Heat index

For most parts of December, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In Tacaratu, the average relative humidity in December is 55%.

Rainfall

In Tacaratu, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tacaratu, there are 132.1 rainfall days, and 324mm (12.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Tacaratu is December, with an average of 12h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 17:55 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Tacaratu is 9h.

UV index

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during December leads to these instructions:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.