December weather forecastMentikan, Indonesia

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a tropical month in Mentikan, Indonesia, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.5°C (88.7°F) and min 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Temperature

The transition into December shows a subtle variation to a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F) from November's 33.5°C (92.3°F) in the average high-temperature. December generally records an average low-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Mentikan, in December, during 28.5 rainfall days, 193mm (7.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 218.3 rainfall days, and 1409mm (55.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

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 05:03 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 17:49 WIB.

Sunshine

In Mentikan, the average sunshine in December is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during December translates into the following guidance:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. 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. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Mentikan experiences an average high-temperature of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and a low-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in December is calculated to be 41°C (105.8°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

In Mentikan, in December, during 28.5 rainfall days, 193mm (7.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 36min of daylight.

In Mentikan, the average day length in December is 12h and 33min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 17:49 WIB.

In Mentikan, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.9h.

The months with the highest UV index are February, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Mentikan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Mentikan, Indonesia

  • Average high temperature in December: 31.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (34.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (30.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (24.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (21.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Mentikan, Indonesia

  • Average pressure in December: 1008.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1011.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Mentikan, Indonesia

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (7.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Mentikan, Indonesia

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Mentikan, Indonesia

  • Average rainfall in December: 193mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (273mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (6mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mentikan, Indonesia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 28.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mentikan, Indonesia

  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are August, September and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mentikan, Indonesia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mentikan, Indonesia

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and March (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Mentikan, Indonesia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Mentikan, Indonesia

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (8km).