December weather forecast
Macabling, Philippines

December, the first month of the winter in Macabling, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 29.4°C (84.9°F).

Temperature

The transition into December marks the average high-temperature at a moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), differing minimally from November's 30°C (86°F). Throughout the month of December, Macabling witnesses an average temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

For December, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Macabling, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.9 rainfall days, and 852mm (33.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Macabling is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of December, in Macabling, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:37 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Macabling is 6.3h.

UV index

January, August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in December translates into these instructions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.