December weather forecastNechí, Colombia

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a hot month in Nechí, Colombia, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.7°C (71.1°F) and max 31.6°C (88.9°F).

Temperature

December reports an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.6°C (88.9°F), slightly varied from November's 31°C (87.8°F). An average low-temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F) is recorded in the month of December.

Heat index

The heat index value during December is estimated at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Watchful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are predicted. Continued exertion could lead to heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Nechí, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Nechí, in December, it is raining for 27 days, with typically 218mm (8.58") of accumulated precipitation. In Nechí, Colombia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 332.8 days and collects up to 3206mm (126.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Nechí.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:52 -05.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Nechí are April, May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. 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. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.