December weather forecast
Zanja Pytá, Paraguay

The first month of the summer, December, is also a moderately hot month in Zanja Pytá, Paraguay, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.5°C (68.9°F) and 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

Zanja Pytá's December average high-temperature settles at a still warm 29.5°C (85.1°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. Throughout the nights in December, Zanja Pytá experiences an average low-temperature of 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Heat index

December's mean heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 24.2 days and typically aggregates up to 145mm (5.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 19:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 19:30 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.5h.

UV index

January through March, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Zanja Pytá. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.