December weather forecastCarael, Philippines

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a hot month in Carael, Philippines, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.7°C (72.9°F) and an average high of 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Carael notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), nearly consistent with November's 31.9°C (89.4°F). During December nights, Carael records an average temperature of 22.7°C (72.9°F).

Heat index

December's average heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. 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 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. 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.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In Carael, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, in Carael, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated. In Carael, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.6 days and collects up to 1079mm (42.48") of precipitation.

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 6:10 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:37 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Carael are January and December, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Carael, Philippines, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Carael are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Carael, is 31.5°C (88.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 22.7°C (72.9°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 40°C (104°F).

In Carael, Philippines, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

In December, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Carael, Philippines, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.

In Carael, Philippines, the average day length in December is 11h and 12min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:37 pm PST.

January and December, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Carael is 7.4h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Carael, Philippines.

The months with the lowest UV index in Carael are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Carael, Philippines

  • Average high temperature in December: 31.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (34.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (25.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Carael, Philippines

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Carael, Philippines

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (8.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Carael, Philippines

  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Carael, Philippines

  • Average rainfall in December: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (240mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Carael, Philippines

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carael, Philippines

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (2 days).

Average UV index in December
Carael, Philippines

  • Average UV index in December: 7

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

Average cloud cover in December
Carael, Philippines

  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Carael, Philippines

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (9km).