December weather forecast
Los Canelos, Panama

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

Temperature

Los Canelos's entry into December measures an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. In the month of December, the average temperature dips to an agreeable 21.4°C (70.5°F) during the night.

Heat index

The average heat index in December is computed to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. 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 physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In Los Canelos, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Los Canelos, 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

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 06:21 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:16 EST.

Sunshine

In Los Canelos, the average sunshine in December is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Los Canelos are July, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during December leads to these instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.