December weather forecast
Labangan, Philippines

December, the first month of the winter in Labangan, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.7°C (74.7°F) and max 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

As Labangan welcomes December, the average high-temperature records at a still tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. During the nights in December, Labangan experiences a consistent average temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in December is estimated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Labangan, in December, it is raining for 21.1 days, with typically 72mm (2.83") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Labangan, Philippines, there are 276.2 rainfall days, and 1339mm (52.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Labangan is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 5:39 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Labangan, the average sunshine in December is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Labangan 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during December leads to these instructions:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. 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. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.