December weather forecast
El Rincon, Panama

The first month of the winter, December, is a hot month in El Rincon, Panama, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.4°C (70.5°F) and max 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

El Rincon's average high-temperature in December is a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 29.5°C (85.1°F) of November. In the month of December, the average temperature in El Rincon, Panama, dips to an agreeable 21.4°C (70.5°F) during the night.

Heat index

The average heat index in December is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is a late-stage sign of dehydration - hence, it is necessary to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In El Rincon, in December, it is raining for 20.6 days, with typically 121mm (4.76") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in El Rincon, Panama, 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 06:21 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of December, in El Rincon, Panama, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:15 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in El Rincon 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.