December weather forecastArado, Philippines

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Arado, Philippines, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.5°C (83.3°F) and an average low of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Temperature

The transition into December shows a subtle variation to a still moderately hot 28.5°C (83.3°F) from November's 29°C (84.2°F) in the average high-temperature. In Arado, the nighttime temperature in December descends gently to an average of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index for December is computed to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 24.3 days and accumulates 162mm (6.38") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 5:27 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Arado, is 28.5°C (83.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 24.1°C (75.4°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 34°C (93.2°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 24.3 days and accumulates 162mm (6.38") of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 24.3 days. Throughout December, 162mm (6.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.

In Arado, the average day length in December is 11h and 29min.

On the first day of December in Arado, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 5:27 pm PST.

In Arado, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Arado is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Arado, Philippines

  • Average high temperature in December: 28.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (30.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (23.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Arado, Philippines

  • Average pressure in December: 1009.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1008.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Arado, Philippines

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Arado, Philippines

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Arado, Philippines

  • Average rainfall in December: 162mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (162mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (52mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Arado, Philippines

  • Average rainfall days in December: 24.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (19.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arado, Philippines

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arado, Philippines

  • Average sunshine days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (5.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2 days).

Average UV index in December
Arado, Philippines

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Arado, Philippines

  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Arado, Philippines

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).