December weather forecast
Colonia Maka, Paraguay

December, the first month of the summer in Colonia Maka, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 22.6°C (72.7°F) and 33°C (91.4°F).

Temperature

At the onset of December, Colonia Maka records an average high-temperature of a still hot 33°C (91.4°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. In the month of December, the average temperature dips to a pleasant 22.6°C (72.7°F) during the night.

Heat index

The average heat index in December is evaluated at a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Beware: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are on the cards. Heatstroke could result from sustained physical activity.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Colonia Maka, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In Colonia Maka, in December, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 92mm (3.62") of accumulated precipitation. In Colonia Maka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.4 days and collects up to 796mm (31.34") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 42min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Colonia Maka.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 19:27. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 19:43 -03.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Colonia Maka is 10.4h.

UV index

January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.