December weather forecast
Memot, Cambodia

December wraps up the year with slightly cooler temperatures compared to November, marking the onset of the Cambodian Winter. This month sees a further decrease in rainfall levels recording just 24mm (0.94"), making it the driest season after February. It’s a great time to visit Memot, as the warm sunny days and cool nights offer an enjoyable respite from the rain-dominated months. The city comes to life with the locals celebrating Christmas and New Year, lighting up December nights with festive illuminations.

Temperature

In Memot, the coldest period comes during October and December, when the average high-temperature touches 31.2°C (88.2°F).

Heat index

December's mean heat index is estimated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Memot, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Memot, there are 209.1 rainfall days, and 1097mm (43.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Memot is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:28. On the last day of December, in Memot, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 17:41 +07.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Memot is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.