December weather forecastMaklom, Malaysia

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a hot month in Maklom, Malaysia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.7°C (74.7°F) and 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

In Maklom, Malaysia, the coldest period comes during November and December, when the average high-temperature touches 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Heat index

During December, the heat index is estimated at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. When there is abundant moisture in the air, the body's cooling through the evaporation process becomes less effective, leading to the sensation of overheating. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 83%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Maklom, during December, the rain falls for 26.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 113mm (4.45") of precipitation. In Maklom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 280.2 days and collects up to 1224mm (48.19") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:15 pm +08.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.1h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Maklom. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Maklom sees its lowest temperatures during November and December, with an average high-temperature of 30.5°C (86.9°F).

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 30.5°C (86.9°F) and 23.7°C (74.7°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in December is estimated at 40°C (104°F).

With an average relative humidity of 83%, December is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in December in Maklom is 83%.

In Maklom, Malaysia, in December, during 26.7 rainfall days, 113mm (4.45") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.

In Maklom, the average day length in December is 11h and 49min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:15 pm +08.

In Maklom, the average sunshine duration in December is 8.1h.

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

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Maklom, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Maklom, Malaysia

  • Average high temperature in December: 30.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (32.2°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are November and December (30.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (25.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (23.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Maklom, Malaysia

  • Average pressure in December: 1009.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Maklom, Malaysia

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April, May and November (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Maklom, Malaysia

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, June, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Maklom, Malaysia

  • Average rainfall in December: 113mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (172mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (55mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Maklom, Malaysia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 26.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (27.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (17.4 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Maklom, Malaysia

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are February and June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Maklom, Malaysia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (1.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Maklom, Malaysia

  • Average UV index in December: 7

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

Average cloud cover in December
Maklom, Malaysia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Maklom, Malaysia

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, June and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, July, August, October, November and December (9km).