December weather forecastEl Anón, Panama

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in El Anón, is a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.4°C (70.5°F) and an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

The onset of December marks an average high-temperature of a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), hardly differing from November's 29.5°C (85.1°F). El Anón in December experiences a low-temperature average of 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

For most parts of December, the heat index is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In El Anón, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In El Anón, during December, the rain falls for 20.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 121mm (4.76") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in El Anón, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:16 EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in El Anón 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.