December weather forecast
Paallima, Indonesia

The first month of the summer, December, is still a tropical month in Paallima, Indonesia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and an average low of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Temperature

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 30.5°C (86.9°F) and as low as 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is estimated at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

April and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 25.6 days. Throughout December, 158mm (6.22") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 286 rainfall days, and 1383mm (54.45") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:15 WIB.

Sunshine

In Paallima, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in December translates into these instructions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.