December weather forecast
Mamonal, Colombia

The first month of the winter, December, is a tropical month in Mamonal, Colombia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°C (79°F) and 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

December's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), barely different from November's 29.8°C (85.6°F). Mamonal, during December nights, observes a steady temperature, averaging at a warm 26.1°C (79°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in December is appraised at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In Mamonal, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Mamonal, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. In Mamonal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 210.6 days and collects up to 1115mm (43.9") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:51 -05.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.