December weather forecast
Naranjal, Paraguay

The first month of the summer, December, is a tropical month in Naranjal, Paraguay, with an average temperature varying between 19.3°C (66.7°F) and 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

December begins with an average high-temperature of a hot 31°C (87.8°F), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. Naranjal reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 19.3°C (66.7°F) in December.

Heat index

The heat index value for December is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Naranjal, in December, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 89mm (3.5") of accumulated precipitation. In Naranjal, Paraguay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.1 days and collects up to 979mm (38.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Naranjal, with an average of 13h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Naranjal, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 19:36 -03.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 10h.

UV index

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Naranjal. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in December translates into these instructions:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.