December weather forecast
Basista, Philippines

December, the first month of the winter in Basista, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 22.1°C (71.8°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

December registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), slightly varied from November's 31.7°C (89.1°F). The month of December records an average low-temperature of 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Heat index

In December, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In Basista, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 217 rainfall days, and 1264mm (49.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:37 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

February through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in December leads to these guidelines:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.