December weather forecastCharity, Guyana

Weather in December

Lastly, December adheres to the pattern set by November, keeping the humidity and cloud coverage consistent. Nevertheless, the warmth of the days drops a notch, and breezier conditions return to stage. Complementing this is an increased pressure reading, marking an end to the declining pressure trend since September. The month stands out with a rainfall amounting to 138mm (5.43"), making it one of the community's wetter months.

Temperature

As December unfolds, the average high-temperature reaches a moderately hot 29.9°C (85.8°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month. In Charity, the nighttime temperature averages to a pleasant 22.4°C (72.3°F) during December.

Heat index

For December, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. 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 extremely significant for babies and toddlers. 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.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Charity, Guyana, the rain falls for 29.1 days. Throughout December, 138mm (5.43") of precipitation is accumulated. In Charity, 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 Charity is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of December, in Charity, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:48 -04.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, May, June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.