December weather forecastColumbio, Philippines

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a tropical month in Columbio, Philippines, with an average temperature ranging between min 21°C (69.8°F) and max 31.1°C (88°F).

Temperature

December experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.1°C (88°F), barely different from November's 31.3°C (88.3°F). Columbio registers a consistent average low-temperature of 21°C (69.8°F) during December.

Heat index

The heat index in December is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Columbio is 81%.

Rainfall

In Columbio, during December, the rain falls for 23.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 90mm (3.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Columbio, there are 310 rainfall days, and 1713mm (67.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Columbio, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Columbio, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 5:35 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Columbio is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Columbio, Philippines, are February through May, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.