December weather forecast
La Colorada, Panama

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

Temperature

The commencement of December records an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), barely varying from November's 29.5°C (85.1°F). An average low-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F) marks the nights in La Colorada throughout December.

Heat index

The heat index for December is appraised at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In La Colorada, in December, it is raining for 20.6 days, with typically 121mm (4.76") of accumulated precipitation. In La Colorada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269.3 days and collects up to 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:17 EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during December leads to these instructions:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.