December weather forecast
La Fe, Ecuador

December, the first month of the summer in La Fe, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.2°C (84.6°F) and min 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December brings an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), marking an inconsequential divergence from November. La Fe records an average low-temperature of 21.9°C (71.4°F) throughout the month of December.

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is estimated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. 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 80%.

Rainfall

In La Fe, Ecuador, in December, it is raining for 25.9 days, with typically 227mm (8.94") of accumulated precipitation. In La Fe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 294.5 days and collects up to 1962mm (77.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in La Fe, Ecuador, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in La Fe, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:27 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in La Fe is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in La Fe are March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.