December weather forecast
Cane Grove, Guyana

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

Temperature

The transition into December marks the average high-temperature at a warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), differing minimally from November's 31.5°C (88.7°F). Cane Grove's temperature lowers to a mean of 22.4°C (72.3°F) during the nights in December.

Heat index

The heat index value during December is appraised at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. 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 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Cane Grove, the rain falls for 29.1 days. Throughout December, 138mm (5.43") of precipitation is accumulated. In Cane Grove, during the entire year, the rain falls for 312.9 days and collects up to 1254mm (49.37") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Cane Grove is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:47 -04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.