December weather forecast
Alto de la Estancia, Panama

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Alto de la Estancia, Panama, with an average temperature varying between 22.3°C (72.1°F) and 29.4°C (84.9°F).

Temperature

December notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), subtly differing from November's 29.3°C (84.7°F). Alto de la Estancia observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) during the month of December.

Heat index

For most parts of December, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important 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.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Alto de la Estancia, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Alto de la Estancia, in December, it is raining for 18.4 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation. In Alto de la Estancia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 247.4 days and collects up to 1423mm (56.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Alto de la Estancia is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Alto de la Estancia, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:13 EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Alto de la Estancia is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. 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. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.