December weather forecast
Hernandarias, Paraguay

December sees Hernandarias stepping into the heart of summer. Experiencing the highest temperature of the year at 31.1°C (88°F), December becomes the hottest month of the year. The rainfall also peaks, reaching up to 128mm (5.04"), spread over 22.1 days. The weather holds a blend of hot days and warm nights, the low temperature rarely dipping below 20.8°C (69.4°F). Despite the hot and wet conditions, December has an average sunshine hour of 8.7 per day, enough to balance the higher rainfall and hail the joyful Christmas season in Hernandarias.

Temperature

December's weather displays an average high-temperature of a tropical 31.1°C (88°F), slightly varied from November's 29.9°C (85.8°F). Throughout the month of December, Hernandarias witnesses an average low-temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is evaluated at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In Hernandarias, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 22.1 days and accumulates 128mm (5.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 42min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 19:32 -03.

Sunshine

In Hernandarias, Paraguay, the average sunshine in December is 8.7h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in December transforms into this advice:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. 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. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.