December weather forecast
El Limón, Panama

The first month of the winter, December, is a tropical month in El Limón, Panama, with an average temperature varying between 21.4°C (70.5°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

December ushers in an average high-temperature of a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. During the December nights, an average temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F) is observed.

Heat index

For most parts of December, the heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In El Limón, in December, during 20.6 rainfall days, 121mm (4.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:16 EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are July, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in December interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.