December weather forecastMentakab, Malaysia

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mentakab, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 31°C (87.8°F) and 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

The weather during December records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Mentakab's temperature drops to an average low of 22.4°C (72.3°F) during the nights of December.

Heat index

The heat index value during December is estimated at a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Mentakab, in December, during 28.4 rainfall days, 142mm (5.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mentakab, there are 280.7 rainfall days, and 1282mm (50.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mentakab is December, with an average of 11h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Mentakab, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:11 pm +08.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Mentakab is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mentakab, Malaysia, are January, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.