December weather forecastAmpa, Guyana

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a warm month in Ampa, Guyana, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.9°C (85.8°F) and min 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during December registers at a warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Ampa experiences a mean temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F) during December nights.

Heat index

For most parts of December, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict 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. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Ampa, Guyana, is 84%.

Rainfall

In Ampa, in December, it is raining for 29.1 days, with typically 138mm (5.43") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 312.9 rainfall days, and 1254mm (49.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ampa, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:50 -04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Ampa is 6.7h.

UV index

January, February, May, June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Ampa, Guyana. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during December translates into these guidelines:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.