December weather forecastGalas, Philippines

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a warm month in Galas, Philippines, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 28.7°C (83.7°F).

Temperature

The onset of December marks an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.7°C (83.7°F), hardly differing from November's 29°C (84.2°F). The nights of December cool down to an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F), subtly lower than daytime highs.

Heat index

For December, the heat index is evaluated at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. 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.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Galas is 82%.

Rainfall

In Galas, Philippines, in December, during 19.5 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 265.5 rainfall days, and 947mm (37.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 5:38 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during December translates into these guidelines:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Galas, is 28.7°C (83.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to 25.3°C (77.5°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 34°C (93.2°F).

In Galas, Philippines, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

In December, the rain falls for 19.5 days. Throughout December, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

With an average of 11h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Galas.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 38min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 5:38 pm PST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.7h.

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

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

29°C

28.7°C

27.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13km/h

14.3km/h

16.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

5.4

8.6

7.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Galas, Philippines

Average high temperature in December: 28.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (30.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: 25.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (25.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (24.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Galas, Philippines

Average pressure in December: 1009.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Galas, Philippines

Average wind speed in December: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Galas, Philippines

Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Galas, Philippines

Average rainfall in December: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (135mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (39mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Galas, Philippines

Average rainfall days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.5 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 11h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

Average sunshine in December: 7h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Galas, Philippines

Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (8.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Galas, 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
Galas, Philippines

Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Galas, Philippines

Average visibility in December: 10km

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