December weather forecastUtira, Panama

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Utira, is a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and an average low of 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Temperature

The advent of December sees the average high-temperature at a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), subtly shifted from November's 29.5°C (85.1°F). An average nighttime temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F) is noted in Utira during the month of December.

Heat index

The average heat index in December is evaluated at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Utira, during December, the rain falls for 20.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 121mm (4.76") of precipitation. In Utira, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269.3 days and collects up to 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation.

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 06:23 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:18 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.