December weather forecastPotuga, Panama

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Potuga, is a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature registers at a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), subtly different from November's 29.5°C (85.1°F). During December, Potuga consistently records a temperature low averaging an agreeable 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

During December, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 40°C (104°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. 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 primarily vital for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. 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 Potuga is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, in Potuga, 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 in Potuga.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:15 EST.

Sunshine

In Potuga, 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 in Potuga. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in December translates into these instructions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.