December weather forecastBarro Blanco, Panama

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is a hot month in Barro Blanco, Panama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.4°C (70.5°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

Barro Blanco's average high-temperature in December sits at a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), showing little difference from the previous month. Barro Blanco, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to an agreeable 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in December is computed to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance 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.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Barro Blanco, in December, it is raining for 20.6 days, with typically 121mm (4.76") of accumulated precipitation. In Barro Blanco, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269.3 days and collects up to 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Barro Blanco is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Barro Blanco, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:16 EST.

Sunshine

In Barro Blanco, the average sunshine in December is 8.8h.

UV index

July, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during December leads to these advisories:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.