December weather forecastEl Limón, Panama

December

Weather in December

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.

Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In El Limón, in December, the average high-temperature is 30.3°C (86.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 21.4°C (70.5°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 40°C (104°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

In El Limón, in December, it is raining for 20.6 days, with typically 121mm (4.76") of accumulated precipitation.

With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 11h and 40min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:16 EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

July, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

In El Limón, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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30.3°C

32.1°C

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Average pressure

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Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

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Average daylight

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0.6

8.5

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Average UV index

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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
El Limón, Panama

Average high temperature in December: 30.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (34.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (29.2°C).

Average low temperature in December: 21.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°C).

Average pressure in December
El Limón, Panama

Average pressure in December: 1010.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
El Limón, Panama

Average wind speed in December: 5.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (4.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
El Limón, Panama

Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August, September and October (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (65%).

Average rainfall in December
El Limón, Panama

Average rainfall in December: 121mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (309mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
El Limón, Panama

Average rainfall days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (31 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
El Limón, Panama

Average daylight in December: 11h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

Average sunshine in December: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
El Limón, Panama

Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (0.1 days).

Average UV index in December
El Limón, Panama

Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July, August, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
El Limón, Panama

Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
El Limón, Panama

Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August, September, October and November (6km).