December weather forecastLiputan, Philippines

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Liputan, Philippines, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.2°C (75.6°F) and 29.9°C (85.8°F).

Temperature

December's average high-temperature is a moderately hot 29.9°C (85.8°F), maintaining a close comparison with November's 30.7°C (87.3°F). An average low-temperature of 24.2°C (75.6°F) is recorded during the nights in December.

Heat index

The heat index value during December is evaluated at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Liputan, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Liputan, there are 194.6 rainfall days, and 1074mm (42.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Liputan, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:37 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Liputan, the average sunshine in December is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.