December weather forecastTole, Panama

Weather in December

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

Temperature

A minimal variation is noted in Tole's average high-temperature at the onset of December, reaching a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F) from November's 29.5°C (85.1°F). Tole, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

In December, the heat index is appraised at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Tole, in December, during 20.6 rainfall days, 121mm (4.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Tole, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269.3 days and collects up to 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Tole, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:19 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are July, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.