December weather forecast
Tamshiyacu, Peru

The first month of the summer, December, is still a hot month in Tamshiyacu, Peru, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.2°C (72°F) and an average high of 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December introduces an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.1°C (86.2°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Throughout December, Tamshiyacu encounters an average temperature drop to a pleasant 22.2°C (72°F).

Heat index

During December, the heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 highly critical for babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Tamshiyacu is 87%.

Rainfall

In Tamshiyacu, in December, it is raining for 26 days, with typically 173mm (6.81") of accumulated precipitation. In Tamshiyacu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 293.9 days and collects up to 1530mm (60.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 24min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Tamshiyacu.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of December, in Tamshiyacu, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:06 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

UV index

January through July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Tamshiyacu. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.