December weather forecastAdonara, Indonesia

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Adonara, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.6°C (85.3°F) and min 27.8°C (82°F).

Temperature

December's weather records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), showing little deviation from November. The December average low temperature, marginally lower than the daytime high, records at a still warm 27.8°C (82°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during December is evaluated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Adonara, in December, during 27.6 rainfall days, 184mm (7.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Adonara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.3 days and collects up to 1087mm (42.8") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of December, in Adonara, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:08 WITA.

Sunshine

In Adonara, the average sunshine in December is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during December translates into the following directions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. 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. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.