December weather forecastMorales, Peru

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a moderately hot month in Morales, Peru, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and an average low of 20°C (68°F).

Temperature

Morales's December average high-temperature settles at a moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. Morales's nighttime temperature in December falls to an average of 20°C (68°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is calculated to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 especially vital to children. 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.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Morales, Peru, is 78%.

Rainfall

In Morales, in December, during 22.2 rainfall days, 92mm (3.62") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Morales, Peru, there are 246.6 rainfall days, and 1162mm (45.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Morales, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:23 -05.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Morales. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in December leads to these guidelines:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.