December weather forecastLimones, Panama

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Limones, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 29°C (84.2°F) and 23.9°C (75°F).

Temperature

December's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F) from November. Throughout December, Limones anticipates an average low-temperature of 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

December's heat index is evaluated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Limones is 80%.

Rainfall

In Limones, Panama, in December, it is raining for 23.3 days, with typically 81mm (3.19") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 291.9 rainfall days, and 1930mm (75.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Limones, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:24 EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Limones is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Limones are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Limones are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during December translates into the following guidance:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.