December weather forecast
El Toro, Panama

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

Temperature

El Toro's average high-temperature in December sits at a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), showing little difference from the previous month. The average low-temperature, in December, is a pleasant 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. 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. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In El Toro, during December, the rain falls for 20.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 121mm (4.76") of precipitation. Throughout the year, 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 18:03. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:17 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.