December weather forecastThandaung, Myanmar

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a hot month in Thandaung, Myanmar, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°C (87.3°F) and 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature in December, at a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), reveals a modest deviation from November's 32.3°C (90.1°F). Throughout December nights, a significant departure from daytime temperatures, with an average low of 16.5°C (61.7°F), is recognized.

Heat index

The average heat index in December is calculated to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In Thandaung, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated. In Thandaung, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.2 days and collects up to 1107mm (43.58") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:36 +0630.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

January, June through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Thandaung. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.