December weather forecast
Banisilan, Philippines

December, the first month of the winter in Banisilan, is still a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and an average low of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature remains steady at a still hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), consistent with the climate of the preceding month. Banisilan's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 20.8°C (69.4°F) during the nights.

Heat index

The heat index value during December is computed to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Banisilan, during December, the rain falls for 24.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 122mm (4.8") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 318.2 rainfall days, and 2261mm (89.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Banisilan, Philippines, is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 5:34 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Banisilan, the average sunshine in December is 8.8h.

UV index

January, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Banisilan. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.