December weather forecast
Leones Arriba, Panama

The first month of the winter, December, is a hot month in Leones Arriba, Panama, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.4°C (70.5°F) and an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

Leones Arriba marks the onset of December with an average high-temperature of a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), subtly divergent from November's 29.5°C (85.1°F). Leones Arriba's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is computed to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In Leones Arriba, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 20.6 days. Throughout December, 121mm (4.76") of precipitation is accumulated. 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, in Leones Arriba, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:17 EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Leones Arriba 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.