December weather forecast
Tocumen, Panama

December in Tocumen is part of the dry season offering an ideal weather scenario for the holiday season. Visitors and residents experience a warm but not excessively humid climate. The city wears a festive look under the clear, rainless skies and is alive with holiday cheer. The clarity in the atmosphere is reflected in the recorded visibility of 9km (5.6mi). Occasional showers are observed, the rainfall touching 134mm (5.28"), marking December as the month with the least precipitation.

Temperature

Tocumen marks the start of December with an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.7°C (83.7°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from November's 28.6°C (83.5°F). Tocumen maintains a near steady average temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F) during the nights of December, demonstrating little drop from daytime highs.

Heat index

December's mean heat index is appraised at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Tocumen, Panama, in December, it is raining for 27.4 days, with typically 134mm (5.28") of accumulated precipitation. In Tocumen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 309.6 days and collects up to 2035mm (80.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:09 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.