December weather forecast
Piedras Gordas, Panama

December, the first month of the winter in Piedras Gordas, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 29.4°C (84.9°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

The advent of December brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.4°C (84.9°F), almost identical to the preceding month. During December, the average low-temperature is a pleasant 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

Throughout December, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its 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. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In Piedras Gordas, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Piedras Gordas, during December, the rain falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 55mm (2.17") of precipitation. In Piedras Gordas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 247.4 days and collects up to 1423mm (56.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Piedras Gordas, Panama, is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:14 EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Piedras Gordas, Panama, is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.