December weather forecastLa Mata, Panama

Weather in December

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

Temperature

The advent of December sees the average high-temperature at a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), subtly shifted from November's 29.5°C (85.1°F). La Mata witnesses an average low-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F) throughout the month of December.

Heat index

December's heat index is evaluated at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. 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 extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in La Mata is 83%.

Rainfall

In La Mata, 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 06:22 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:16 EST.

Sunshine

In La Mata, the average sunshine in December 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.