December weather forecastEsteros, Philippines

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a tropical month in Esteros, Philippines, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

At the onset of December, Esteros records an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. In the month of December, the average temperature in Esteros dips to a moderately hot 23.5°C (74.3°F) during the night.

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. 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.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In Esteros, Philippines, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Esteros, in December, during 22.8 rainfall days, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Esteros, during the entire year, the rain falls for 309.2 days and collects up to 1526mm (60.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Esteros, Philippines, is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 5:37 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Esteros is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during December morphs into the following directions:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.