December weather forecastBlulukan, Indonesia

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a warm month in Blulukan, Indonesia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.1°C (71.8°F) and 28.9°C (84°F).

Temperature

Blulukan registers an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.9°C (84°F) with the arrival of December, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. During December, Blulukan consistently records a temperature low averaging a pleasant 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Heat index

In December, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 29 days. Throughout December, 229mm (9.02") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Blulukan, there are 276.8 rainfall days, and 2048mm (80.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Blulukan is December, with an average of 12h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 17:56 WIB.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Blulukan are January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Blulukan. 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: The maximum UV index of 6 during December leads to these instructions:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.