December weather forecast
Doña Remedios Trinidad, Philippines

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Doña Remedios Trinidad, Philippines, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.4°C (84.9°F) and min 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Doña Remedios Trinidad's average high-temperature registers at a moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. December's nights observe an average temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in December is calculated to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. 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. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In Doña Remedios Trinidad, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Doña Remedios Trinidad, in December, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 235.5 rainfall days, and 1474mm (58.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Doña Remedios Trinidad, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of December, in Doña Remedios Trinidad, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:35 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Doña Remedios Trinidad are January, July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.